Finance Director, Kettering, Northamptonshire

posted: 10th March 2026

Role: Finance Director

Location: Kettering (Hybrid)

Salary: £110,000 – £120,000  Benefits

Our client, a growing mechanical and electrical contractor, is seeking to appoint their first Financial Director. With turnover approaching £30m and strong momentum behind the business, this is a pivotal moment to strengthen the finance function and bring financial leadership in-house.

The Role

Reporting directly to the business owners, you will take full ownership of the finance function from day-to-day controls through to board-level strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Project Financial Control – Implement robust systems for job costing and WIP tracking
• Cash flow management
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s growth objectives
• Oversee Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) compliance
• Review sales pipelines, tender margins, and subcontractor credit limits to proactively mitigate risk.
• Lead relationships with auditors and other key external partners.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a finance team of five

What We Are Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, or CIMA).
• A thorough understanding of construction finance (CIS, WIP, etc.).
• Previous experience at Finance Director level
• Experience of Sage would be an advantage

If you are a proactive and experienced commercial Finance Director with a strong background in the construction or M&E sector and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a growing business, we would love to hear from you.