Group Finance Director

Salary: £170,000 - £200,000Location: Northwest, UKExceptional Benefits | Fantastic Company Culture | Strategic Leadership RoleAre you an experienced financial leader with a proven track record in financial services? We're looking for a visionary Group Finance Director to join an industry-leading organisation in the Northwest. This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of a dynamic, innovative company while enjoying a competitive salary and unparalleled benefits package.

• Exceptional Benefits: Market-leading pension, private healthcare, car allowance, bonus schemes, and more.
• Fantastic Company Culture: Work with a collaborative, forward-thinking team in a company renowned for valuing its people.
• Strategic Impact: Play a key role in driving the company's financial success and growth trajectory.

As Group Finance Director, you'll provide strategic financial leadership and ensure robust governance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Planning: Partner with the CEO and Board to set the financial vision and align it with the company's overall goals.
• Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation and presentation of accurate, timely, and insightful financial statements and management reports.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial services regulations, including FCA and other applicable standards.
• Risk Management: Develop and oversee effective risk management strategies to protect and enhance business performance.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead budgeting and long-term financial forecasting processes, ensuring clarity and efficiency.
• Leadership & Development: Inspire and mentor a high-performing finance team to foster a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Support M&A activity, including due diligence, valuations, and integration planning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and financial institutions.
• Cost Optimisation: Oversee financial strategies to drive cost efficiencies while maintaining service excellence.

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven Experience: Significant experience as a senior finance leader within the financial services sector.
• Strategic Vision: A forward-thinking mindset, capable of influencing business strategy at the highest level.
• Strong Knowledge: Deep understanding of financial services regulations and corporate governance.
• Leadership Skills: A natural leader with the ability to build, lead, and inspire teams.
• Professional Qualification: ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.