Financial Director

A privately owned, multi-site organisation with annual turnover of over £80m is seeking an experienced Group Finance Director to join its senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this is a pivotal role with full accountability for the group’s finance function.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, driving robust financial governance, supporting growth initiatives and ensuring the business has the financial insight and controls required to operate at pace.

Key responsibilities include:

Full ownership of group finance and operations across multiple sites
Budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning frameworks
Production of timely and accurate consolidated statutory and management accounts, including leading the audit process
Oversight of group-wide cashflow, liquidity management and funding arrangements to support ongoing capital investment
Leading acquisitions and integration activity, including due diligence
Development and ownership of capital investment approval processes
Building, leading and developing a high-performing finance team
Acting as a true business partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, supporting strategic decision-making
Candidate profile:

Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within a complex, multi-entity organisation
Strong track record in budgeting, cashflow management, statutory reporting and audit
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate strategically and operationally
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)