Group Finance Director

Staging It; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and fast-growing business is seeking a Group Finance Director on an 18-month contract. This leadership position is critical to support the company's strategic growth and transformation. The ideal candidate will possess strong M&A experience, operational focus, and a track record of success within a multi-entity structure, working closely with the executive team to ensure financial clarity and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in senior finance leadership roles.
• Proven M&A exposure with successful post-acquisition integration.
• Experience in service-based or contract-led businesses is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead group financial reporting and performance insight.
• Oversee tax compliance, audit, treasury, and cash forecasting.
• Manage budgeting process and strategic plans.

Skills

M&A exposure

Financial transformation projects

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

MBA or second qualification

Job description

• Group Finance Director - High-Growth Business | M&A | Systems Integration
• Location: High Wycombe (Hybrid)
• Contract: 18-Month FTC
• Salary: Up to £145,000 + Bonus
• Size: c.£350m turnover
  
  

A dynamic, fast-growing business at the forefront of its sector is looking to appoint an exceptional Group Finance Director on an 18-month contract to support strategic growth and transformation.

This is a critical leadership role in a business undertaking multiple acquisitions, operational integration, and a potential systems upgrade. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll work closely with the executive team, providing financial clarity, control, and commercial insight.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Lead group financial reporting, management accounts, and performance insight
• Produce and enhance board packs, KPI dashboards, and rolling forecasts
• Support M&A execution, integration, and post-deal reporting
• Build a 'performance excellence' dashboard for operational and financial KPIs
• Manage the budgeting process and 5-year strategic plans
• Oversee tax compliance, audit, treasury, and cash forecasting
• Maintain lender relationships, manage covenant compliance, and financing decisions
• Drive system and process improvements; support ERP integration planning
• Lead and develop the FP&A function to support business planning
• Partner with the wider exec team to support business cases and complex agreements
• What We're Looking For:
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA); MBA or second qualification is a plus
• Proven experience in senior finance leadership roles
• Strong M&A exposure with successful post-acquisition integration
• Experience in service-based or contract-led businesses (NHS or public sector is a bonus)
• Operationally focused with strong technical and commercial skills
• Experience leading process improvement and financial transformation projects
• High-level stakeholder engagement, including PE and board-level interaction
• Experience managing tax, treasury, and audit for a multi-entity group
• You'll Be:
• Strategic yet detail-oriented
• Commercially sharp and financially rigorous
• A confident communicator and credible leader
• Comfortable operating at pace, making change happen
• Hands-on, collaborative, and solutions-focused
  
  

This is a rare opportunity to join a successful, mission-led business during a pivotal phase of growth and evolution.

• Apply now to learn more.
  
  

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