Group Finance Director

Axon Moore; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business in Burnley seeks an astute Group Finance Director to lead financial strategy and reporting as a trusted partner to the Board. The ideal candidate will have senior finance experience in a growth-focused SME and a strong commercial acumen. This role offers the chance for strategic impact within a thriving business at a pivotal moment, alongside a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus structure

Qualifications

• Extensive senior finance experience, ideally in a complex operational group.
• Background in a growth-focused SME with strong commercial awareness.
• Strategic and hands-on approach with operational precision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group's financial strategy and provide high-quality reporting.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Board to support strategic priorities.
• Oversee funding strategies and manage cashflow effectively.

Skills

Financial strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Team development

Commercial acumen

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Group Finance Director | High-Growth Complex Group | Retained Assignment

c.£120,000 base + Car + Bonus | Burnley-Based with Hybrid Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially astute Group Finance Director to join a dynamic, fast-scaling business based in Burnley. As a trusted partner to the Board and Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and operational success of the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Group's financial strategy, delivering high-quality Board reporting and data-driven insights through consistent KPIs and robust management information.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior leadership, supporting the delivery of strategic priorities and enabling scalable, profitable growth.
• Oversee long-term funding strategy, optimise working capital, and ensure cashflow and treasury management remain a key business focus.
• Champion digital transformation across finance and IT, ensuring systems and infrastructure support future business needs.
• Drive strategic M&A activity including financial modelling, due diligence, and post-deal integration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, advisors, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strengthen governance, compliance, and financial controls across the Group.

Candidate Profile

• A qualified accountant with extensive senior finance experience, ideally within a complex operationally focussed group.
• Background in a growth-focused SME with a strong understanding of the commercial drivers behind performance.
• Strategic and hands‑on, capable of delivering both big-picture thinking and operational precision.
• Experienced in stakeholder engagement, cross-functional leadership, and team development.

This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving business at a key inflection point, offering long-term career potential and the chance to make a real strategic impact.

If you are interested in hearing more, please second your CV to [e-mail] for a confidential chat.