Finance Director

We are looking for a Finance Director to join our Board as a statutory director, providing the financial leadership and operational oversight needed to steer our business forward. Reporting to the CEO, you'll own the financial health of the business - shaping plans, driving commercial decisions and ensuring we grow in a way that's sustainable and true to our values as an employee-owned business. You will play an active role in communicating our financial performance across the entire organisation, translating complex data into an accessible, meaningful narrative for everyone. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Lead all financial operations, including reporting, cash flow management and financial controls
• Own budgeting and forecasting, building methodologies that give the board reliable forward visibility
• Translate company strategy into financial plans and targets, monitoring performance against them
• Work closely with the Operating Board to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency
• Play an active role in communicating financial performance across the organisation - making complex data accessible and meaningful to everyone, Having fun both inside and outside work is really important to us so we have a highly motivated activities committee who organise regular events, both in person and virtually.
We are big believers in the impact we have on the world being a positive one with our 'giving something back' group focusing on volunteering opportunities, our environmental impact, charitable giving and course donations. Inclusion at High Speed Training We care about our people and support each other so we can bring our whole selves to work each day. We are inclusive, value diversity and celebrate our individuality. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sex or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants so please let us know if you require any adjustments that we can accommodate as part of our application process. Having been awarded the prestigious accolade from Best Companies for our 'world class' levels of engagement, we recently secured our place as the 3rd best company to work for in the Education and Training sector.Remote first at High Speed Training We fully support our staff to work in a flexible way that allows them to balance all of their commitments both inside and outside of work, that lets them be at their best, whether that's on-site at either our Ilkley head office, our dedicated office space in central Leeds, at business lounges across the country or based remotely anywhere in the UK. Our 'remote first' policy means we want everyone to work where they are happiest and most productive and we'll provide you with the set up you need to work beyond the traditional office environment. We are therefore open to applications no matter where you are located in the UK and our interview and onboarding process is fully virtual.

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with previous experience at Finance Director level. You'll have a commercial mindset, able to connect financial thinking to wider business strategy without losing sight of the detail. You'll excel at building strong relationships at all levels - and you're as comfortable presenting to a board as you are rolling up your sleeves. You'll also bring:
• Experience building and owning forecasting methodology in a commercial setting
• A strong track record of leading and developing high-performing finance teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
• Experience within a scaling business where the finance function is still maturing
Experience as a statutory director, exposure to risk and compliance functions, or experience working with AI tools in a technology environment would be a distinct advantage.

High Speed Training has grown from our launch in 2008 to a team of over 100 people, dedicated to delivering high-quality, engaging online training content and empowering our learners with the knowledge to make their workplace the safest it can be. Our team is made up of talented and passionate individuals, who genuinely care about the work they are doing to help our learners to develop and pursue their goals. Find out more, Our people are at the heart of our business and create a welcoming work environment where we collaborate, have fun and celebrate our success together. We are proud to have achieved a 3 star rating showcasing our 'world class' levels of engagement, the highest accolade from Best Companies.