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Group Finance Director

Aaron Wallis

Liverpool City Region

Hybrid

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading company in service solutions seeks a Group Finance Director to lead strategic financial planning and operations. This executive role offers an opportunity to influence transformational growth while ensuring strong financial governance in a fast-growing environment. Candidates should possess a strong accounting background and proven leadership capabilities in multi-entity environments.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits
Hybrid working options
Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as Finance Director or senior finance leader.
  • Recognised accounting qualification required.
  • Strong strategic thinker with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

  • Lead long-term financial strategy in alignment with growth targets.
  • Oversee statutory accounts, reporting, budgeting, and working capital.
  • Deliver clear financial insights for decision-making.

Skills

Strategic thinking
Financial planning
Cashflow forecasting
Stakeholder management
Governance

Education

ACA
ACCA
CIMA

Tools

Sage Intacct

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Group Finance Director
Merseyside

Regional & Remote Working Options
£125,000 basic salary + Bonus + Benefits

About Us:

My client delivers service solutions with care across security, cleaning, and recruitment. With a £300m turnover they combine national reach with a personal touch. With a HQ in Merseyside, supported by regional offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, London, and Belfast.

The Role:

As Group Finance Director, you'll be a key member of the senior leadership team - steering strategic financial planning while driving day-to-day financial operations. You'll partner closely with the CEO and Board, bringing both commercial acumen and hands-on expertise to guide our transformation journey.

What's in it for you?

* £125,000 base salary with exceptional benefits
* Executive-level role in a fast-growing, people-first business
* Opportunity to shape and modernise the finance function
* Collaborative, values-led leadership culture
* Impactful role supporting UK and international growth
* Hybrid working options and flexibility

Requirements:

* Proven experience as Finance Director or senior finance leader in a multi-entity, service-led group
* Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
* Strong strategic thinker with commercial awareness and Board-level influence
* Expertise in financial planning, scenario modelling, and statutory reporting
* Skilled in cashflow forecasting, financial controls, and governance
* In-depth knowledge of UK tax and group-wide compliance strategies
* Track record in finance transformation and cloud-based system optimisation (e.g. Sage Intacct)
* Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management (banks, auditors, advisors)

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead long-term financial strategy, aligned to growth targets
* Oversee statutory accounts, reporting, budgeting, and working capital
* Deliver clear financial insight to support commercial decision-making
* Partner with the Commercial Director on forecasting and performance analysis
* Drive automation and improvements across financial systems and reporting
* Embed strong financial governance and risk frameworks
* Lead and develop a high-performing finance leadership team
* Manage external relationships with auditors, banks, and HMRC
* Shape a tax strategy that ensures compliance and efficiency
* Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board during a key period of transformation

How to Apply: This vacancy is being advertised by Aaron Wallis Recruitment and Training Limited operating as an Employment Agency, registered in England No. 6356563. View our Privacy Policy and Candidate Privacy Notice

Posted: 14/04/2025

Group Finance Director

Group Finance Director
Merseyside

Regional & Remote Working Options
£125,000 basic salary + Bonus + Benefits

About Us:

My client delivers service solutions with care across security, cleaning, and recruitment. With a £300m turnover they combine national reach with a personal touch. With a HQ in Merseyside, supported by regional offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, London, and Belfast.

The Role:

As Group Finance Director, you'll be a key member of the senior leadership team - steering strategic financial planning while driving day-to-day financial operations. You'll partner closely with the CEO and Board, bringing both commercial acumen and hands-on expertise to guide our transformation journey.

What's in it for you?

* £125,000 base salary with exceptional benefits
* Executive-level role in a fast-growing, people-first business
* Opportunity to shape and modernise the finance function
* Collaborative, values-led leadership culture
* Impactful role supporting UK and international growth
* Hybrid working options and flexibility

Requirements:

* Proven experience as Finance Director or senior finance leader in a multi-entity, service-led group
* Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
* Strong strategic thinker with commercial awareness and Board-level influence
* Expertise in financial planning, scenario modelling, and statutory reporting
* Skilled in cashflow forecasting, financial controls, and governance
* In-depth knowledge of UK tax and group-wide compliance strategies
* Track record in finance transformation and cloud-based system optimisation (e.g. Sage Intacct)
* Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management (banks, auditors, advisors)

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead long-term financial strategy, aligned to growth targets
* Oversee statutory accounts, reporting, budgeting, and working capital
* Deliver clear financial insight to support commercial decision-making
* Partner with the Commercial Director on forecasting and performance analysis
* Drive automation and improvements across financial systems and reporting
* Embed strong financial governance and risk frameworks
* Lead and develop a high-performing finance leadership team
* Manage external relationships with auditors, banks, and HMRC
* Shape a tax strategy that ensures compliance and efficiency
* Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board during a key period of transformation

How to Apply: This vacancy is being advertised by Aaron Wallis Recruitment and Training Limited operating as an Employment Agency, registered in England No. 6356563. View our Privacy Policy and Candidate Privacy Notice

Posted: 14/04/2025

Salary £100000 - £125000 per annum + + Bonus Status Permanent Industry Business Services Location United Kingdom,Merseyside Reference TB691201B

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