Group Finance Director

Group Finance Director Oxford 80, plus car, attractive bonus scheme / MIP Private Equity Backed Specialist Distributor

The Finance Director will take ownership of the entire finance agenda, bringing the function in-house, building capability, and providing commercial insight that supports strategic decision-making across the business. Reporting to the MD and Board, you will be a key partner in defining and delivering the next stage of growth.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established specialist distributor serving manufacturing and trade sectors across England. Backed by new private equity investment, the business is entering a phase of professionalisation and growth, creating a rare opportunity for a senior finance leader to help shape its future

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Business Partnering

• Shape long-term strategy as part of the senior leadership team
• Develop the financial plan, annual budgets, and KPIs that underpin commercial and operational targets
• Partner with the MD on strategic initiatives including acquisitions, geographic expansion and product diversification
• Provide commercial insight around pricing, margin enhancement, depot performance and customer profitability
• Act as the financial lead in supplier negotiations and wider commercial conversations

Finance Function Build and Control

• Bring all outsourced accounting and finance activities in-house, establishing a high-performing finance team
• Oversee financial reporting, control and compliance
• Upgrade systems and processes, including ERP and reporting tools, to improve visibility across depots
• Produce timely, accurate management information, dashboards and board packs

Commercial and Operational Insight

• Work with commercial and operational leaders to drive revenue growth, improve depot performance and optimise stock and debtor management
• Support pricing strategy, rebate structures and margin management
• Provide financial leadership to the e-commerce and online business units

Cash Management, Funding and Capital Structure

• Maintain disciplined cash flow and working capital oversight
• Manage relationships with banks, lenders and insurers
• Support strategic decision-making around investment and capital allocation

Leadership

• Build, mentor and develop a best-in-class finance team
• Support the MD in developing a cohesive, high-performance leadership culture
• Promote accountability, continuous improvement and commercial curiosity

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven senior finance leadership experience within an SME environment
• Track record of building and developing finance teams
• A commercial, hands-on leader with experience beyond pure finance
• Comfortable building structure, process and capability from the ground up
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Skills and Attributes

• Attention to detail - a natural eye for accuracy and excellence
• Commercial judgement - someone who anticipates issues, challenges assumptions and looks around corners
• Collaboration - a team-first mindset, clear communicator, and someone who contributes across the whole business

Package

• 80, plus attractive bonus scheme / MIP, Company car allowance, and benefits
• Performance-linked bonus
• Generous management incentive plan with equity participation
• Clear development pathway with potential to grow beyond the Finance Director remit

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