Group Finance Director - Coleraine

Group Finance Director | Coleraine

REED Executive Appointments

Retail & Hospitality | Circa £85,000 | Competitive pension | Bonus | Private Health Insurance | Life Assurance | Company Discounts

Reed have been selected to appoint a commercially focused Group Finance Director to our client’s highly motivated leadership team.  This role is crucial in driving performance and supporting the growth ambitions of this dynamic & unique group. The successful candidate will be a strategic partner within the company, ensuring financial robustness and steering the business towards long-term sustainability and growth.  Our client wishes to prioritise applicants coming with previous experience in the retail and or hospitality sectors.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Hands-on management of day-to-day financial operations from our support centre.
• Lead a small finance team, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Implement and integrate technology platforms to enhance efficiency and support scalable operations.
• Develop and maintain a robust financial framework, including policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide expert financial guidance as a strategic partner to the Managing Director and Leadership team.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports, ensuring compliance with Financial Reporting Standards.
• Communicate financial performance across the business, offering clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to support strategic decision-making.
• Implement cost control measures to optimise operational efficiency and profitability.
• Manage relationships with auditors, bankers, regulatory bodies, and business partners to maintain transparency and trust.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, maintaining a robust internal control environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) offering at least 10 years of progressive experience in financial roles, with a minimum of 5 years in a Financial Controller or similar senior position
• Strong technological proficiency, with experience in using technology to enhance business efficiency
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of distilling complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
• Experience with M&A strategy and execution is advantageous.

To apply for this genuinely excellent and rare opportunity, please submit your CV and a short cover letter via this advert or by contacting Laurence at Reed Belfast.