Finance Director - Municipal Services - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Finance Director to join our Municipal Services Division. This is a strategic leadership role with full financial accountability across a diverse and operationally complex portfolio, including Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs), PFI/PPP waste treatment contracts, and municipal collection services.

In Short

• Lead full financial oversight of the Municipal Services Division, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Ensure strong financial governance, compliance, and risk management across all contracts and operations.
• Drive commercial performance, contract profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with operational, commercial, and corporate teams to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team across a complex, multi-site environment.
• Engage with key external stakeholders, including local authorities, regulators, and financial institutions.
• Support audits and ensure adherence to all regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Contribute to business strategy by aligning financial objectives with organisational goals.
• Play a key role in major contract bids, mobilisation, and transformation initiatives.
• Ownership of annual budgets aligned to a 5-year strategic planning cycle.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) with 10+ years PQE.
• Senior finance leadership experience within sectors such as waste management, environmental services, infrastructure or utilities, outsourced public services, and industrial/operational environments.
• Strong experience managing PFI/PPP or long-term service contracts.
• Proven involvement in large-scale contract bids and commercial negotiations.
• Deep understanding of municipal waste, recycling, and treatment operations.
• Experience leading sizeable finance teams across multi-site operations.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead in a strategic role.
• Engagement with key stakeholders and diverse teams.
• Contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives.
• Dynamic and fast-paced working environment.
• Focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.