Group Finance Director | Kent | £90,000 - £100,000 plus enhanced bonus | Construction
We are partnering with a growing, investor-backed construction group operating across multiple regions in the UK. The business has grown rapidly over recent years.
With an established leadership team and strong growth trajectory, the business is now looking to appoint a Group Finance Director to strengthen financial control, enhance reporting and provide clear commercial insight to support the next phase of development.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role, working closely with the Board and senior stakeholders to improve performance, drive consistency and bring greater clarity to decision-making across the Group.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Board, you will take ownership of group finance, leading reporting, cash management and financial strategy across multiple operating entities.
You will work closely with divisional finance leads and operational teams to improve the quality, accuracy and timeliness of financial information, whilst providing meaningful insight into business and project performance.
This role will suit a commercially minded finance leader who is comfortable operating both strategically and in the detail.
Key Responsibilities
Group Reporting & Financial Leadership
Lead the monthly group consolidation and deliver accurate, high-quality management and board reporting
Improve the consistency, speed and quality of financial reporting across multiple entities
Establish clear group-wide processes, controls and reporting standards
Develop and track meaningful KPIs across revenue, margin, cash and performance
Provide insight, challenge and support to senior leadershipCommercial & Operational Performance
Enhance visibility of performance at project and operational level
Implement consistent approaches to forecasting, cost tracking and margin analysis
Partner with operational teams to identify risks and opportunities early
Support key commercial decisions, including tenders and investment activityCash, Banking & Funding
Manage banking relationships and funding arrangements
Oversee covenant reporting and support any refinancing activity
Lead cash forecasting and working capital management
Drive improvements in cash conversion and financial disciplineLeadership & Systems
Lead and develop the group finance function, working closely with divisional finance leads
Strengthen financial governance and compliance across the business
Drive improvements in systems, reporting tools and processes, including potential system upgradesAbout You
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within construction or project-based environments
Strong background in group reporting, cash management and financial control
Commercially astute, with the ability to partner effectively with operational stakeholders
Comfortable working in a hands-on environment, improving processes and driving change
Experience of systems or reporting improvements would be advantageousWhy Apply?
Opportunity to join a growing, investor-backed business
High level of exposure to Board and key decision-makers
Ability to shape and improve the finance function at group level
A broad, commercially focused role with real impact
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