Group Finance Director

Finatal; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal partners with a private equity-backed manufacturing business seeking an Interim Group Finance Director to support the CFO through transformation and growth. A hands-on leadership role, responsible for group financial control, reporting, governance, and establishing a scalable Shared Service Centre for the next phase of growth.

Candidates with a controllership background and experience in PE-backed, listed, or fast-paced environments are encouraged to apply; the role spans multiple sites

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with demonstrable GC/Group finance leadership experience.
• Experience leading multi-site international manufacturing groups.
• Proven ability to establish or transform a Shared Service Centre.

Responsibilities

• Lead group financial control, reporting, and compliance across the group.
• Robust month-end, year-end, and audit processes across entities and jurisdictions.
• Drive improvements in controls, reporting accuracy, and governance.
• Partner with CFO on finance transformation initiatives.
• Design and implement a Shared Service Centre with process standardisation.
• Improve finance processes, systems, and operating efficiencies group-wide.
• Support working capital management, cash flow visibility, and balance sheet control.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Group Financial Controller experience

Experience in manufacturing

Shared Service Centre leadership

PE-backed or fast-paced environment

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

PE-Backed Manufacturing Business | 12 Month Contract

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Finatal are partnering with a private equity-backed manufacturing business that is seeking an experienced Interim Group Finance Director to support the CFO through a period of transformation and growth. This is a technical role, so candidates who come from a controllership background will be considered for this opportunity.

This is a hands‑on leadership role within a complex, international, multi‑site manufacturing group. The successful candidate will take ownership of group financial control, strengthen reporting and governance, and lead the establishment of a scalable Shared Service Centre to support the next phase of the business's evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of group financial control, reporting, and compliance across the group
• Ensure a robust month‑end, year‑end, and audit process across multiple entities and jurisdictions
• Drive improvements in financial controls, reporting accuracy, and governance
• Partner closely with the CFO on finance transformation initiatives
• Design and implement a Shared Service Centre, including process standardisation and migration activities
• Improve finance processes, systems, and operational efficiencies across the group.
• Support working capital management, cash flow visibility, and balance sheet control

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven Group Financial Controller or Finance Director experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in complex, multi‑site and international businesses
• Demonstrable experience establishing, transforming, or leading a Shared Service Centre
• Experience operating within a PE-backed, listed, or similarly fast‑paced environment