Group Finance Director

Group Finance Director

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £100,000 - £110,000

Role Summary

This newly defined leadership role will oversee the financial direction and governance of a diverse, multi-national group spanning manufacturing and property investment. The Group Finance Director will be instrumental in shaping financial strategy, enhancing operational performance, and ensuring value creation for shareholders, lenders, and stakeholders. The role supports both domestic and international growth, including expansion into the UAE and Malaysia.

Core Responsibilities 1. Group Financial Oversight

• Set and lead the financial strategy and control environment across all group entities.

• Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful consolidated financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage statutory reporting, audits, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

• Strengthen internal controls and risk management frameworks.

2. Treasury & Capital Management

• Oversee central treasury operations, ensuring optimal liquidity and working capital management.

• Maintain strong relationships with banks and lenders, ensuring covenant compliance and securing funding for growth and acquisitions.

• Manage FX exposure, hedging strategies, and interest rate risks.

3. Strategic Finance & Business Partnering

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning cycles.

• Collaborate with divisional leaders to provide financial insights that drive commercial decisions.

• Identify opportunities for margin improvement, cost efficiency, and revenue growth.

4. Tax Strategy & Compliance

• Manage group-wide tax planning and compliance, including UK and international obligations.

• Ensure efficient handling of corporate tax, VAT/GST, transfer pricing, and customs duties.

• Align tax strategy with shareholder objectives and business growth.

5. Finance Transformation

• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting tools, and operational processes.

• Champion automation and digital finance initiatives aligned with group strategy.

6. M&A & Corporate Transactions

• Support the CEO and Shareholder in evaluating and executing M&A, disposals, and joint ventures.

• Lead financial due diligence, valuation modelling, and deal structuring.

• Ensure smooth post-acquisition integration of finance and governance processes.

7. Property Finance Leadership

• Oversee financial planning and performance of property assets in the UK and UAE.

• Support investment appraisals, funding strategies, and asset management decisions.

8. Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with shareholders, board members, lenders, auditors, and advisors.

• Represent the Group in external financial matters and strategic discussions.

Key Internal & External Relationships

• Internal: CEO, Shareholder, Divisional FDs and FCs, Group Directors (Sales, Supply Chain, Operations)

• External: Banks, auditors, tax authorities, legal counsel, M&A partners, regulators

Candidate Profile Essential Experience

• Senior finance leadership in a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment

• Deep expertise in financial reporting, treasury, taxation, and corporate transactions

• Proven ability to lead high-performing finance teams and drive transformation

• Experience managing lender relationships and structured financing

• Exposure to property investment and asset finance is advantageous

Personal Qualities

• Strategic mindset with strong operational execution

• Commercially sharp, with sound judgement and decision-making skills

• Excellent communicator and influencer at board level

Please contact Jake Norfolk-Lee if you have any questions.