Finance Director

Finance Director – Drive Growth at a Market Leader in Cleaning & Hygiene Solutions

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Salary: £100,000 – £125,000 (negotiable) bonus car allowance/company car benefits

Our client, a long-established market leader in the cleaning and hygiene solutions sector, is seeking a commercially astute Finance Director to join its Senior Leadership Team. With over 45 years’ experience, the business partners with organisations across the UK including hospitals, schools, manufacturing facilities and offices to improve cleanliness, reduce costs and enhance sustainability.

This is more than a finance role; it is a strategic leadership position with influence across the business, driving innovation and fostering a high-performance culture.

Why This Role?

• Lead at the core – Oversee Finance, HR, and IT, ensuring each team supports the company’s strategic ambitions.
• Shape the future – Work closely with the Managing Director to define vision and deliver a long-term business strategy.
• Make impact visible – Use data to inform decisions, identify trends, and deliver insights that strengthen performance.
• Grow with the business – Lead and develop talented teams, influence across the organisation, and engage with the wider group on key initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and inspire Finance (6), IT (3), and HR (1) teams.
• Oversee the delivery of accurate management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Model long-term scenarios to guide sustainable growth and product development.
• Maintain the company risk register and implement mitigation plans.
• Review and improve internal controls, processes, and compliance.
• Provide senior leaders with financial analysis to guide decision-making.
• Ensure systems are integrated and aligned with business performance.
• Champion open communication and collaboration across the business.

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
• Experience in a senior finance role (Finance Director or senior Financial Controller).
• Strong commercial acumen with advanced Excel and ERP skills.
• A natural leader who mentors and develops others.
• Excellent communicator — confident at board level and with teams.
• Able to balance strategic vision with hands-on delivery.

• £100,000 – £125,000 salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Choice of car allowance or company car
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Healthcare
• A collaborative, forward-thinking culture where your ideas count