Group Finance Director

Cherry Professional; Rushden; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international group is seeking an exceptional Group Finance Director in Rushden. This pivotal role serves as the No.2 to the CFO, offering a clear succession pathway to the Group CFO position. Responsibilities include overseeing UK operational finance leadership and shaping financial governance. Ideal candidates are ACA-qualified with strong industry experience and proven track records in finance. The role offers a salary of up to £120k, a bonus of up to 30%, car allowance, and other benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Up to 30% bonus

6% pension contribution

Private healthcare

Permanent health insurance

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience in finance across industry, ideally combining SME and corporate exposure.
• Capability in technical accounting, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and group reporting.
• Experience within multi-site businesses; international exposure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the CFO and leadership team.
• Lead and develop a high-performing UK finance team.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, technical accounting and FP&A.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting tools.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Financial controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Team development

Technical accounting

FP&A

Education

ACA qualified (Top 10/Big 4 preferred)

ACCA or CIMA may be considered

Job description

Group Finance Director

Location : Rushden, Northamptonshire (Fully Onsite)

Travel : UK site travel, occasional International

Package : Up to £120k + Car Allowance + Up to 30% Bonus + 6% Pension + PHI

Type : Permanent

Confidential Retained Search – Succession Opportunity

About the Company and Role

A long-established and highly successful international group is seeking an exceptional Group Finance Director to join its headquarters in Northamptonshire. This is a pivotal appointment that will act as the No.2 to the Group CFO, with a clearly defined succession pathway to the Group CFO position in the medium term.

The business is a market-leading distributor and manufacturer, operating across multiple UK sites and several international locations. With strong recent growth, both organically and through acquisition, the Group is now on an exciting journey to build a more integrated, collaborative and insight-driven international organisation.

This is a fully onsite leadership role requiring regular travel to UK sites to strengthen cross‑functional collaboration and ensure financial consistency across the Group.

The Opportunity

As Group Finance Director, you will take responsibility for both Group‑level finance and UK operational finance leadership, helping shape the financial structure, governance and performance insight needed for the next phase of growth.

You will

• Act as a strategic partner to the CFO and wider leadership team
• Lead and develop a high-performing UK finance team
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and reporting
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, technical accounting and FP&A
• Enhance financial insight, data integrity and performance analysis
• Support international acquisitions and lead financial integration activity
• Drive improvements in systems, processes and reporting tools
• Play a visible role across UK sites, building strong relationships and promoting collaboration

This role is ideal for a commercially focused, technically strong and ambitious finance leader looking for a career‑defining opportunity within a growing and highly entrepreneurial group.

Candidate Profile

• ACA‑qualified accountants (Top 10 / Big 4 preferred), though ACCA or CIMA may be considered
• Strong post‑qualification experience across industry, ideally combining SME and corporate exposure
• Proven capability across technical accounting, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and group reporting
• Experience within multi‑site businesses; international exposure beneficial
• A proactive, hands‑on leader with a track record of developing teams
• Someone commercially minded, collaborative and comfortable engaging across operational and commercial areas
• A high‑calibre individual motivated by improvement, challenge and positive change

This role requires a confident, credible leader who can operate at pace while maintaining the detail and discipline expected of a growing international organisation.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £120,000
• Up to 30% bonus
• Car allowance
• 6% pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Permanent health insurance
• Significant exposure to the Group Leadership Team
• A genuine succession pathway to Group CFO

If you are an ambitious senior finance leader seeking a highly visible role with Group‑wide influence and long‑term progression, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact the retained recruitment partner handling this search.

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