Group Finance Director

Page Executive; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An industry leader is seeking a strategic financial leader to drive performance and transformation. This role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategy and implementation of systems in a fast-growing UK business with global ambitions. Ideal candidates will possess a qualified accountant background and extensive leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior financial leadership experience required.
• Proven track record in optimising financial performance.
• Experience in financial systems transformation or implementation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to drive profitability.
• Oversee timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage relationships with auditors and financial partners.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Financial Analysis

Change Leadership

Risk Management

Operational Efficiency

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

• High Impact Role
• High Growth, profitable business.

About Our Client

This industry leader has been redefining standards through innovation, expanding its product range and global operations to deliver groundbreaking solutions. Recognised as one of Britain's fastest-growing private company in 2020, it has built a reputation for challenging industry norms and revolutionising the producer-manufacturer relationship. With a customer-centric approach, agile processes, and a commitment to sustainability, it continues to disrupt the market, setting new benchmarks and empowering clients to achieve greater efficiency and success

Job Description

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  Strategic Business Partnering: Act as a trusted financial advisor, providing insightful analysis and strategic guidance to drive profitability, cost efficiency, and business growth.
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  Commercial Insight & Value Creation: Deliver actionable financial intelligence to enhance decision-making across the business. Drive margin improvement, cost control, and operational efficiencies to maximise value.
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  Financial Transformation & Systems Leadership: Lead the enhancement of financial systems and processes to ensure scalability and robustness. Whether optimising existing systems or implementing new solutions, your expertise will be instrumental in supporting future growth. SAP experience is desirable, but strong system leadership in any platform is welcomed.
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  Change & Performance Leadership: Champion a culture of continuous improvement, fostering financial excellence and operational agility. Lead transformation initiatives that enhance commercial outcomes and drive competitive advantage.
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  KPI & Financial Reporting: Oversee the production of timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting, ensuring transparency and data-driven decision-making at every level.
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  External & Regulatory Relationships: Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and financial partners, ensuring compliance and strengthening the company's financial standing.
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  Technical & Statutory Expertise: Oversee statutory accounts, compliance, and complex financial matters, leveraging external technical specialists where needed to ensure regulatory alignment.

The Successful Applicant

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  Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive senior financial leadership experience.
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  Commercially Driven Leader with a proven track record of influencing strategic decisions, optimising financial performance, and driving business value.
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  Systems Transformation Expertise, with experience in financial systems optimisation or implementation. SAP experience is a plus but not essential.
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  Strategic & Resilient Thinker, able to challenge existing practices, navigate complexity, and drive meaningful change.
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  Senior Leadership Presence, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and inspire teams to achieve commercial excellence.
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  Experience in Costing & Stock Management within a business where these areas significantly impact profitability and operations.

What's on Offer

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the financial strategy of a fast-growing UK business with ambitious global expansion plans. You'll have the platform to shape transformation, implement best-in-class financial systems, and be at the heart of strategic decision-making. With a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team, this role offers the chance to make a tangible impact in a high-energy, growth-focused environment