Overview
Reference
20OctJNLIR Salary
£100,000 - £110,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- Wales -- Bridgend -- Bridgend Job Type
Permanent Posted
Monday, October 20, 2025
Group Finance Director
Location: Bridgend
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
1. Set and lead the financial strategy and control environment across all group entities.
2. Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful consolidated financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
3. Manage statutory reporting, audits, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
4. Strengthen internal controls and risk management frameworks.
2. Treasury & Capital Management
5. Oversee central treasury operations, ensuring optimal liquidity and working capital management.
6. Maintain strong relationships with banks and lenders, ensuring covenant compliance and securing funding for growth and acquisitions.
7. Manage FX exposure, hedging strategies, and interest rate risks.
3. Strategic Finance & Business Partnering
8. Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning cycles.
9. Collaborate with divisional leaders to provide financial insights that drive commercial decisions.
10. Identify opportunities for margin improvement, cost efficiency, and revenue growth.
4. Tax Strategy & Compliance
11. Manage group-wide tax planning and compliance, including UK and international obligations.
12. Ensure efficient handling of corporate tax, VAT/GST, transfer pricing, and customs duties.
13. Align tax strategy with shareholder objectives and business growth.
5. Finance Transformation
14. Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting tools, and operational processes.
15. Champion automation and digital finance initiatives aligned with group strategy.
6. M&A & Corporate Transactions
16. Support the CEO and Shareholder in evaluating and executing M&A, disposals, and joint ventures.
17. Lead financial due diligence, valuation modelling, and deal structuring.
18. Ensure smooth post-acquisition integration of finance and governance processes.
7. Property Finance Leadership
19. Oversee financial planning and performance of property assets in the UK and UAE.
20. Support investment appraisals, funding strategies, and asset management decisions.
8. Stakeholder Engagement
21. Build trusted relationships with shareholders, board members, lenders, auditors, and advisors.
22. Represent the Group in external financial matters and strategic discussions.
Key Internal & External Relationships
23. Internal: CEO, Shareholder, Divisional FDs and FCs, Group Directors (Sales, Supply Chain, Operations)
24. External: Banks, auditors, tax authorities, legal counsel, M&A partners, regulators
Candidate Profile
Essential Experience
25. Senior finance leadership in a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment
26. Deep expertise in financial reporting, treasury, taxation, and corporate transactions
27. Proven ability to lead high-performing finance teams and drive transformation
28. Experience managing lender relationships and structured financing
29. Exposure to property investment and asset finance is advantageous
Personal Qualities
30. Strategic mindset with strong operational execution
31. Commercially sharp, with sound judgement and decision-making skills
32. Excellent communicator and influencer at board level
Please contact Jake Norfolk-Lee if you have any questions.