Group Finance Director

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A British HNWI is seeking a Group Financial Director to oversee the financial operations of a diverse portfolio in entertainment and lifestyle sectors. This primarily remote role requires strategic financial leadership, team management, and compliance expertise, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience as a Finance Director/CFO.
• Proven expertise in UK GAAP statutory reporting and group consolidation.
• Experience managing finance for high-net-worth individuals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape group strategy as part of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Lead financial planning, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee tax compliance and maintain company structures.

Skills

Financial Planning

Tax Compliance

Statutory Reporting

Financial Modelling

Education

Qualified Accountant

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04.06.2025

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Job Description:

Group Financial Director for HNWI’s Family Office and portfolio of businesses.

A British, creative HNWI with a portfolio of business interests across industries focused on entertainment, F & B, and unique lifestyle products is seeking an experienced Group Financial Director to oversee financial operations.

The role will primarily be remote, with travel on an as-required basis to the company sites in Central London and the South. Office space will be available in Central London later in 2025.

The role reports to the HNWI’s Chief of Staff and has full accountability for all financial operations within the private office and group companies.

Role & Responsibilities

• Act as a core member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), shaping group strategy with the HNWI’s Chief of Staff and Strategic Advisor, supporting the HNWI Owner. Provide strategic financial leadership across the group, working closely with General Managers and senior staff to execute business plans.
• Lead, structure, and improve the group finance function. Conduct reviews, refine processes for efficiency and value, and recruit and mentor talent to build a high-performing team.
• Lead financial planning and performance reporting, including budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling, and producing monthly management accounts and MI packs.
• Oversee tax compliance and reporting under UK GAAP, including VAT, PAYE, corporate tax, and international filings, collaborating with internal and external advisors.
• Manage external advisory relationships across accounting, audit, tax, legal, IP, and strategic consultants.
• Maintain the group company structure for maximum efficiency and synergy, including tax, compliance, and legal structuring.
• Serve as statutory director across all group companies. Prepare and chair board meetings, produce board packs, record minutes, and manage resolutions and follow-up actions across entities.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience as a Finance Director/CFO, managing growing and evolving teams, preferably across diversified industries or multi-entity structures.
• Proven expertise in statutory reporting under UK GAAP, group consolidations, tax compliance, and financial modelling.
• Experience in manufacturing, multi-site restaurants/pubs, and entertainment industries is preferred.
• Experience managing finance for a high-net-worth individual or within a family office environment is a plus.