Finance Director Designate

Finance Director DesignateConfidential Halifax £80,000 - £90,000 + BenefitsThe BusinessThis is a technology-led British business operating at the forefront of the recycling sector, based in Halifax. The business has built a market-leading position.What sets the business apart is its investment in proprietary technology, including advanced capability that places it ahead of the curve in a sector where technical differentiation matters. It operates from a purpose-built facility and serves a growing base of commercial and public sector clients.Having recently completed a management buyout backed by a specialist private equity investor, the business enters its next phase with strong foundations, an ambitious management team and a backer with a clear growth thesis. It is at a genuine inflection point - operationally credible, technically differentiated, and with real runway ahead of it.The OpportunityThis is a newly created senior finance role - the first dedicated FD appointment in the business''s history - brought about by the MBO and the scale of ambition that comes with it. Reporting directly to the CEO and with full board exposure, the Finance Director Designate will build the finance function, bring commercial rigour to the business and take ownership of everything from day-to-day financial management through to strategic planning, investor reporting and capital allocation.This is a genuine stepping-stone role. For the right person, someone currently operating at Deputy FD ..... full job details .....