Director of Finance (Board Level) at Vodstra Limited

Industry: Passenger Transport & Courier Logistics

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing passenger transport and courier logistics company seeking a strategic and commercially driven Director of Finance to join the board and play a key leadership role in shaping the financial future of the business.

Role Overview

This is a strategic and operational leadership position for a finance executive who understands numbers beyond reporting — someone who can use financial insight to drive business growth, strengthen financial control, and attract funding. The successful candidate will take ownership of the company’s financial direction while managing day-to-day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s financial strategy and provide guidance at board level.
• Take control of daily financial operations including reporting, cash flow, and financial controls.
• Develop and implement financial plans that support company growth and profitability.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Build strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and potential investors.
• Identify and secure financing opportunities, capital injections, and strategic investment.
• Provide data-driven insights to support executive decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and industry standards.
• Strengthen financial structures, systems, and accountability across the business.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Director, CFO, or senior financial executive.
• Strong background in banking, corporate finance, or investment relations.
• Experience within transport, logistics, infrastructure, or asset-heavy industries is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to raise capital, secure funding, or attract investors.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to drive a numbers-led business.
• Experience managing full financial operations in a growing company.
• Professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent preferred).
• Excellent leadership and board-level communication skills.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong execution ability.
• Well-connected within banking and financial markets.
• Results-driven with strong financial discipline.
• Confident leading financial transformation and growth.

What We Offer

• Board-level influence in a growing company.
• Opportunity to shape financial strategy and expansion.
• Competitive executive compensation package with performance incentives.