Group Finance Director Derbyshire Executive Salary Bonus Benefits Fancy shaping the future of a thriving ambitious company? Know your numbers and like to mentor others? Then this could be your next role You would become part of a high-growth Private Investment Group, overseeing a group of businesses within the same manufacturing sector and helping to shape their strategic direction and growth. The Role: As Group Finance Director, you will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for shaping and executing the financial strategy of the Group. You will be leading a multi-entity finance function where you will oversee financial management, reporting, strategic planning, and investment decision-making, ensuring our client continues to scale efficiently and sustainably. With a strong focus on operational efficiency, you will play a critical role in driving business transformation and supporting the Group's expansion. Plus, you will act as a key business partner, ultimately supporting the Managing Directors and wider team to commercially optimize the businesses and mentoring others within the financial functions of each entity. Key Responsibilities: Leadership of team and business - Develop and execute the Group's financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business growth objectives. Financial Control - Lead the finance function, overseeing the Group Financial Controller and Segment Controllers. Business partner for commercial support - Financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring high-quality insights for strategic decision-making. About you - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant leadership experience Proven experience as board level finance director, with experience in a privately owned investment environment Experience working within an entrepreneurial SME environment, ideally in Rail, construction, manufacturing or service delivery Why Join? Be part of a high-growth group with a long-term vision and strong foundations. Work at Board level, shaping financial strategy and driving transformational change. Mentor others within the finance functions. Join a business that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Based near to the Peak District and close to major motorways, giving you accessibility to travel easily to and from sites and be based in a beautiful part of the country. What's on Offer? Executive Level Remuneration Attractive Bonus About 1492 Search In a nutshell – We discover great people Created with the belief that the process is just as necessary as the opportunity, we decided there was a better recruitment method. Working solely in the manufacturing and engineering industry, we work on retained projects to provide accountability for every hire we make with you. We connect candidates and hiring managers, provide in-depth project management plans and advise through up to date market research. No two hires are the same, and that’s why each project is adapted to your needs. We aim to take the stress out of the hiring process and focus on the job at hand We aim to reply to all applications, successful or not, within 2 working days of applying for the role. If you are not happy with the service, please feel free to give us a call or drop us an email. 1492 Ltd and its clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. Our policy is to treat job applicants and employees in the same way regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, colour or disability