Group Finance Director - Path to Group CFO with UK Travel

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

Job summary

A leading international group is seeking an exceptional Group Finance Director in Rushden. This pivotal role serves as the No.2 to the CFO, offering a clear succession pathway to the Group CFO position. Responsibilities include overseeing UK operational finance leadership and shaping financial governance. Ideal candidates are ACA-qualified with strong industry experience and proven track records in finance. The role offers a salary of up to £120k, a bonus of up to 30%, car allowance, and other benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Up to 30% bonus

6% pension contribution

Private healthcare

Permanent health insurance

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience in finance across industry, ideally combining SME and corporate exposure.
• Capability in technical accounting, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and group reporting.
• Experience within multi-site businesses; international exposure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the CFO and leadership team.
• Lead and develop a high-performing UK finance team.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, technical accounting and FP&A.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting tools.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Financial controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Team development

Technical accounting

FP&A

Education

ACA qualified (Top 10/Big 4 preferred)

ACCA or CIMA may be considered

Job description

A leading international group is seeking an exceptional Group Finance Director in Rushden. This pivotal role serves as the No.2 to the CFO, offering a clear succession pathway to the Group CFO position. Responsibilities include overseeing UK operational finance leadership and shaping financial governance. Ideal candidates are ACA-qualified with strong industry experience and proven track records in finance. The role offers a salary of up to £120k, a bonus of up to 30%, car allowance, and other benefits.