An established and growing SME group is seeking to appoint a commercially focused Group Finance Director. The businesses have a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence and are entering an exciting strategic phase of development, including oversight of a European subsidiary.
Reporting directly to the Managing Directors, the Group Finance Director will take full ownership of finance across multiple business units. This is a strategic leadership role combining commercial insight with operational control, supporting growth, governance, and performance across the group.
Key Responsibilities:
Member of the Senior Management Team, advising owners and directors
Develop and implement long-term financial strategy aligned to growth objectives
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation processes
Implement robust financial controls and reporting frameworks
Evaluate acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments
Partner with project and operations teams on contract and tender viability
Assess project profitability, risk exposure, and cash-flow impact pre-bid
Monitor project performance against budget and margin targets
Oversee finance and administration across all business units
Prepare annual budgets and departmental financial plans
Produce and present monthly management accounts
Manage forecasting and group cash-flow
Prepare statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors
Oversee AP/AR and financial operations
Ensure compliance with HMRC statutory returns and European VAT reclaims
Manage grant claims and annual R&D tax credit submissions
Support tender teams with financial modelling and recommendations
Lead, develop, and mentor the finance and administration team
Key Requirements
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Minimum 5 years’ senior finance leadership experience
Strong commercial awareness and strategic mindset
Experience operating across multi-entity businesses
Ability to manage finance through management information, audit, and year-end
Construction sector knowledge
Advanced Excel and accounting systems capability