Group Finance Director

Paul Bennett Recruitment Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Finance Leader to provide strategic and operational oversight of the global finance function for a £300m turnover manufacturing group. The ideal candidate will be ACCA/ACA qualified with a strong background in financial reporting, tax compliance, and M&A in complex manufacturing environments. This role offers a generous remuneration package and opportunities to shape financial strategy and drive growth across divisions.

Benefits

Generous remuneration package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in complex, multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading large teams and driving finance process improvements.
• Exposure to property investment or international operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the global finance function.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for stakeholders.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and compliance.
• Drive annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Skills

Leadership in finance

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

M&A experience

Strategic insight

Education

ACCA / ACA qualified

Job description

Generous remuneration package on offer for the right candidate

Overview

Privately owned £300m turnover manufacturing Group.

The Group FD will provide strategic and operational leadership of the Group’s global finance function, ensuring robust financial governance, high-quality reporting, and proactive business partnering across all divisions. This is a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving growth, and safeguarding value creation for shareholders, lenders, and stakeholders, while supporting international expansion and property investment activities.

Job specification

• Lead the Group’s Accounting function, providing strategic direction and audit oversight across all divisions.
• Ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial reporting for the Board, shareholders, and lenders.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation, external audits, and compliance with all relevant accounting standards and jurisdictions.
• Deliver high-quality, accurate consolidated reporting, including management accounts, forecasts, and strategic financial analysis.

Treasury & Funding

• Lead centralised treasury operations, managing cash, liquidity, and working capital efficiently across multiple common entities
• Maintain strong banking and lender relationships, ensuring compliance with covenants and securing financing to support growth and M&A.
• Oversee foreign exchange, hedging, and interest rate risk management policies.

Strategic Planning & Business Partnering

• Drive the Group’s annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles.
• Partner with the CEO, FDs, and divisional leaders to provide financial insights that shape business strategy and operational decision-making.
• Support strategic initiatives, including international expansion and property investment, to maximize shareholder and stakeholder value.

Taxation & Compliance

• Oversee Group tax strategy, ensuring compliance with UK and international regulations (corporate tax, VAT/GST, transfer pricing, and customs duties).
• Optimise tax efficiency in line with business objectives and shareholder interests.

Finance Transformation & Process Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement of finance systems, processes, and reporting tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and insight.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, streamlining processes and implementing best practice systems.

M&A & Corporate Development

• Support the CEO and Shareholder on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures.
• Lead financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and deal structuring.
• Ensure seamless post-deal integration of finance, reporting, and governance processes across acquired businesses.
• Oversee financial aspects of the Group’s property holdings in the UK and UAE, including investment appraisals, financing, and returns optimisation.
• Provide financial leadership on property development, leasing, and asset management activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong, trusted relationships with shareholders, Board members, lenders, auditors, and key external advisors.
• Represent the Group externally on financial matters as required.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior finance leader with a proven track record in complex, multi-site manufacturing environments. They will combine technical mastery of accounting, treasury, taxation, and M&A with strong commercial acumen and strategic insight. Experience leading large teams, driving finance process improvements, and managing cross-functional business partnering is essential. Previous exposure to property investment, asset financing, or international operations would be highly advantageous.

You will be ACCA / ACA qualified and have had exposure to both audit and tax planning. It is likely you will have spent time within a Top 10 Chartered Accountancy Practice