Group Finance Director

Kenton Black; Haslingden; Hybrid; GBP 130,000; Full time

Job description

YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED EXPERIENCE AND NOT REQUIRE A SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE OTHERWISE DO NOT APPLY AS YOUR APPLICATION WON'T BE PROCESSED.

You must meet all the 'essential criteria' also for your application to be considered and reside in the area within a commutable distance.

Company details and job overview:

Based in East Lancashire, this leadership role will lead the complex financial operations within a multi-site manufacturing environment across 3 sites as Group Finance Director. With an exciting future and strong commercial pipeline, they are undergoing a significant transformation in a period of high-growth. With a strong presence in the manufacturing and distribution sector, this business and others in the wider group service clients across the globe. A market leader who pride themselves on innovation, service and bespoke manufacturing, they continue to lead the way. Growing at pace, they are firmly established as a local, and international employer of choice.

Salary and Enhanced Benefits include:

Salary up to £130,000 p.a. plus excellent benefits. Hybrid working, bonus and further healthcare package + DIS, as well as progression opportunity.

Your new role as Group Finance Director:

As Group Finance Director, you shall manage the complex financial operations within a multi-site manufacturing environment. A pivotal role in the company's growth and restructuring journey, this position will shape the future of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership: Lead the financial strategy for the organisation, working closely with the Executive Team to shape the company's vision, objectives, and long-term financial planning.
2. Turnaround and Transformation: Take ownership of the financial aspects of the turnaround plan, driving performance improvements, cost efficiency initiatives, and profitability across multiple sites.
3. Financial Consolidation: Oversee the consolidation of financials across various business units, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting for the Board and Private Equity investors.
4. Private Equity Expertise: Work closely with private equity partners, managing financial reporting, performance metrics, and board-level presentations. Provide strategic insight to optimise value creation within the portfolio.
5. Operational Finance Leadership: Manage the finance teams across various locations, ensuring robust processes are in place for effective budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, private equity backers, auditors, and external advisors.
7. M&A and Restructuring: Lead financial aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring activities, ensuring financial due diligence, integration, and post-acquisition performance management.
8. Compliance and Governance: Ensure that all financial operations comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies, maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.
9. Business Partnering: Work closely with operational leaders to provide financial insight that drives decision-making and operational efficiency across multi-site operations.

Experience & Qualifications Required to apply:

The ideal candidate will have expertise in turnaround strategies, financial consolidation, and working with private equity-backed organisations. With strong leadership and team management skills, you shall have a proven track record which has shown your ability to inspire and develop high-performing finance teams. Having the capacity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and change-oriented environment is essential, you shall have a strong technical background and analytical mind, with strong problem-solving capabilities and a keen eye for detail. Results-driven, with the ability to drive financial performance you shall have the skills and acumen to drive performance whilst delivering value to stakeholders. An influencer you shall have the skills and professional approach to drive financial accountability across a business to influence business results.

Formally qualified CIMA, ACA or ACCA (QBE is also considered) you will have solid experience within the manufacturing arena.

Salary and reward on offer:

This is a unique opportunity to join a global leader who are looking for skilled and driven leader to enable business performance. Working from a blank page, you shall stamp your mark within a high performing division. Your experience and value will further enhance one of the jewels or the crown within the global group. A healthy rewards package is on offer and you will also be rewarded with a bonus structure and flexible working once settled in to the business. Progression opportunity awaits through succession planning and the opportunity to enhance your profile in a global organisation.

This role is being handled by Darren Cadman - Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.