Group Finance Director - Path to CFO (UK & Intl)

Cherry Professional; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is searching for a Group Finance Director for an established international group in Northamptonshire. This pivotal role reports to the CFO and includes responsibilities such as financial governance and director-level oversight. Ideal candidates are ACA-qualified with strong technical accounting experience and a capability in multi-site businesses. The position offers a salary up to £120k plus benefits, including a car allowance and a bonus, with a defined path to Group CFO.

Benefits

Car allowance

Up to 30% bonus

6% pension contribution

Private healthcare

Permanent health insurance

Qualifications

• ACA-qualified accountants (Top 10 / Big 4 preferred).
• Experience across technical accounting, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting.
• A high-calibre individual motivated by improvement and positive change.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the CFO and wider leadership team.
• Lead and develop a high-performing UK finance team.
• Improve financial controls, governance, and reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, technical accounting, and FP&A.

Skills

Strong post-qualification experience across industry

Proven capability across technical accounting

Experience within multi-site businesses

Proactive, hands-on leadership

Commercially minded

Education

ACA-qualified accountants

ACCA or CIMA may be considered

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is searching for a Group Finance Director for an established international group in Northamptonshire. This pivotal role reports to the CFO and includes responsibilities such as financial governance and director-level oversight. Ideal candidates are ACA-qualified with strong technical accounting experience and a capability in multi-site businesses. The position offers a salary up to £120k plus benefits, including a car allowance and a bonus, with a defined path to Group CFO.