Group Financial Director

IPS Finance; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Finance is seeking a commercially focused Group Financial Director for a successful privately owned group based in Bradford. The role involves comprehensive financial management, cash flow oversight, and strategic input, providing an excellent opportunity for hands-on leadership in a diverse business environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach with strong leadership skills required.
• Broad financial management background essential.
• Experience in commercial finance and governance needed.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Cashflow management and oversight of funding requirements.
• Liaison with external auditors and professional advisors.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Financial management

Tools

Sage 200

Sage CRM

MS Office

Job description

A new exclusive opportunity, we are looking for a commercially focused Group Financial Director to join a successful privately owned group of companies based in Bradford, with a turnover of 20m. This is a key leadership role, reporting directly to the owners, with wide-ranging responsibility across all financial, commercial and operational aspects of the group.

The Role Includes:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Cashflow management, forecasting and oversight of funding requirements (loans, overdrafts, leases)
• Managing foreign currency purchases, forward contracts, and supplier payments in multiple currencies
• Company secretarial duties, compliance and governance
• Overseeing intercompany transactions and recharges
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Managing Sage 200, Sage CRM and MS Office systems
• Oversight of insurances, utilities and fleet management
• Supporting capital expenditure projects and property management
• Identifying and securing grant funding and R&D tax credits
• Managing construction project finances and cost controls
• Liaison with external auditors and professional advisors

The Candidate:

We are looking for a hands-on, commercially astute Finance Director with strong leadership skills and a broad financial management background. This is an excellent opportunity to join a diverse and growing group of businesses in a highly influential role, offering both strategic input and hands-on leadership.

If you are interested in this Group Finance Director opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.

IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.