Group Finance Director in High Wycombe)

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading business is seeking an exceptional Group Finance Director to lead through a pivotal period of strategic expansion and transformation. This high-impact leadership role will involve financial leadership, commercial insight, and operational control, crucial for steering the business during rapid change, including M&A activities, process transformations, and systems integrations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles within complex businesses.
• Proven M&A expertise with hands-on post-acquisition integration success.
• Skilled in managing tax, treasury, and audit in a multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead group financial reporting, management accounts, and performance analysis.
• Support M&A activity including execution, integration, and post-deal performance tracking.
• Develop and enhance KPI dashboards and rolling forecasts.

Skills

Financial Leadership

M&A Expertise

Operational Finance

Process Improvement

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

A market leading business at the forefront of its sector is seeking an exceptional Group Finance Director on an 18-month fixed-term contract to lead through a pivotal period of strategic expansion and transformation.

This is a high-impact leadership role in a company undergoing rapid change, including M&A, process transformation and systems integrations. Reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with the C-Suite team, you will provide financial leadership, commercial insight, and operational control to help steer the business through this exciting phase.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead group financial reporting, management accounts, and performance analysis

* Develop and enhance board packs, KPI dashboards, and rolling forecasts

* Support M&A activity including execution, integration, and post-deal performance tracking

* Create and implement a high-impact performance dashboard for operational and financial KPIs

* Drive the budgeting process and support the development of long-term strategic plans

* Oversee tax compliance, treasury, audit processes, and cash flow forecasting

* Manage relationships with lenders and ensure covenant compliance

* Champion system and process improvements, including ERP planning and integration

* Build and develop a high-performing FP&A team

* Collaborate with the wider executive team on business cases, contracts, and strategic decisions

Ideal Candidate Profile:

* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

* Extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles within complex businesses

* Proven M&A expertise with hands-on post-acquisition integration success

* Strong operational, technical, and commercial finance capabilities

* Demonstrated success in finance transformation and process improvement initiatives

* Skilled in managing tax, treasury, and audit in a multi-entity environment

* Experience engaging with private equity, senior stakeholders, and board-level leadership

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