Finance Director

Apointe is proud to be working with a high-growth business in the construction and infrastructure sector as they appoint a Finance Director to join their leadership team. This is a hands-on strategic role for a commercially minded finance leader who can balance day-to-day delivery with long-term planning. You’ll be partnering closely with operational teams and the board to drive performance, improve processes, and shape the financial future of the business.

Apointe is partnering with a forward-thinking construction and infrastructure business in search of a dynamic Finance Director to join their senior leadership team. This is a high-impact role offering the chance to lead a talented finance function and shape the strategic direction of the business during a key phase of growth.

You’ll work directly with the executive team to provide critical commercial insight, lead financial operations, and partner with teams across the business. If you’re a commercially minded leader who thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving environment—this one’s for you.

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading, inspiring and developing the finance team to deliver accurate reporting and insightful analysis

  • Supporting the Board with strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting

  • Overseeing the full finance function including AP, AR, cash flow, GL and month-end reporting

  • Providing commercial insight and business partnering to contract and operations teams

  • Embedding robust financial controls, governance, and continuous process improvement

  • Leading the production of MI, dashboards, KPIs, and supporting the Exec with board packs

  • Owning statutory compliance and working closely with auditors

  • Working alongside IT to ensure finance systems (Sage 200, Syrinx, WAP etc.) are scalable and effective

  • Identifying and delivering opportunities for automation and system optimisation

  • Monitoring working capital, covenant compliance, and financial risk

Knowledge, skills & experience:

  • Previous experience in a senior finance role, ideally within construction, infrastructure or project-led environments

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

  • Commercially sharp and confident partnering with senior stakeholders

  • Calm under pressure with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels

  • Highly organised with a focus on insight, process and continuous improvement

  • Experience of Sage 200, Syrinx, WAP or similar systems preferred

  • Strong leadership and communication skills with a hands-on, solutions-led approach

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