Group Finance Director
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £100,(Apply online only) - £110,(Apply online only)
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