Group Finance Director

Marc Daniels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading business is seeking a Group Finance Director for an 18-month fixed-term contract. In this high-impact leadership role, you will provide financial leadership and oversee M&A activities while working closely with the C-Suite team to navigate strategic expansion. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in senior finance positions, demonstrate strong M&A expertise, and be a qualified accountant.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles within complex businesses.
• Proven M&A success with hands-on post-acquisition integration.
• Skilled in tax, treasury, and audit in a multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead group financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Develop KPI dashboards and support M&A activities.
• Oversee tax compliance and manage relationships with lenders.

Skills

Financial leadership

M&A expertise

Process improvement

Operational finance capabilities

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

A market leading business at the forefront of its sector is seeking an exceptional Group Finance Director on an 18–month fixed–term contract to lead through a pivotal period of strategic expansion and transformation.

This is a high–impact leadership role in a company undergoing rapid change, including M&A, process transformation and systems integrations. Reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with the C–Suite team, you will provide financial leadership, commercial insight, and operational control to help steer the business through this exciting phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead group financial reporting, management accounts, and performance analysis
• Develop and enhance board packs, KPI dashboards, and rolling forecasts
• Support M&A activity including execution, integration, and post–deal performance tracking
• Create and implement a high–impact performance dashboard for operational and financial KPIs
• Drive the budgeting process and support the development of long–term strategic plans
• Oversee tax compliance, treasury, audit processes, and cash flow forecasting
• Manage relationships with lenders and ensure covenant compliance
• Champion system and process improvements, including ERP planning and integration
• Build and develop a high–performing FP&A team
• Collaborate with the wider executive team on business cases, contracts, and strategic decisions

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles within complex businesses
• Proven M&A expertise with hands–on post–acquisition integration success
• Strong operational, technical, and commercial finance capabilities
• Demonstrated success in finance transformation and process improvement initiatives
• Skilled in managing tax, treasury, and audit in a multi–entity environment
• Experience engaging with private equity, senior stakeholders, and board–level leadership

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