Group Financial Director

Paul Mitchell Associates; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run distribution group in Leicester Forest East is seeking an experienced Group Financial Director to lead its finance team. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with significant experience in a similar position and a strong background in multi-entity businesses. This position offers a competitive salary package dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with solid post-qualification experience.
• Experience as a Finance Director or CFO.
• Experience in multi-entity businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance teams across all subsidiaries and divisions.
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Present accurate financial reports and insights to the board.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Strategic Planning

Operational Efficiency

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Group Financial Director

Location: Leicestershire

Summary

Our client an expanding, successful family-run imports & distribution group of companies with a rapidly growing turnover – is seeking an experienced, qualified accountant to lead their finance team on a full-time permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the finance function and ensuring all aspects of financial reporting and compliance are managed effectively.

The Role

As the Group Financial Director, you will oversee all financial operations across the group, providing strategic leadership, ensuring financial health, and driving operational efficiency. You will work closely with the MD, Board of Directors, and company leaders to support sustainable growth, manage risk, and enhance shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance teams across all subsidiaries and divisions.
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Drive financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to support business decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and reporting standards.
• Lead on corporate finance activities including funding, investment appraisal, and M&A.
• Responsible for contact with and all reporting to the companies Bankers.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and financial systems.
• Present accurate financial reports and insights to the board and stakeholders.

The Person

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent with solid post-qualification experience
• Experience as a Finance Director or CFO
• Experience of working in a multi-entity business
• Experience in stock management including Imports and multi-currencies
• Experience of M&A work
• Great Leadership and communication skills
• Good IT Skills would be an advantage, together with a hands‑on approach to this varied and challenging position.
• Salary: £ Six Figures negotiable, dependent on experience.