As Group Finance Director, you’ll play a key role in leading and shaping the finance team, helping to improve financial processes and reporting and ultimately providing sound financial advice to the Board. Our client is a high-growth international logistics business based in Northamptonshire. They are looking to recruit an insightful and dynamic Group Finance Director who will play a pivotal role in transforming the finance department and creating a solid platform for their future growth. Group Finance Director - The Role You will be required to get into the details whilst also being a confident communicator and having gravitas when presenting financial data. Key responsibilities include: Contributing to strategy at a leadership level within the organisation; Overseeing the finances of the business, including supervising production and analysis of monthly results and responsibility for VAT, tax, payroll, treasury, cash management, etc; Ability to provide sound financial and commercial management, including budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management; Coordinate the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports and develop systems to improve reporting requirements; Carry out financial planning and analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making; Model and forecast the company's strategic plans and communicate possible outcomes to the Directors. Formulate plans and risk analysis to help in its growth; Prepare and present financial reports to the key stakeholders; Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, auditors and HMRC; Lead and mentor the finance team, including developing and training staff; Oversee tax planning and compliance for all jurisdictions; Lead the due diligence process on potential acquisitions; Ensure all statutory financial compliance requirements are met; Assist with ad hoc finance projects. The Successful Applicant As Group Finance Director, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA) who has experience working in high-growth SMEs. Ideally, you will demonstrate: Strong commercial and analytical skills and be comfortable putting forward business development ideas backed by such analysis; A diligent, problem-solving and proactive attitude - prepared to be into the detail of the accounts as well as assisting with strategic planning; Experience working in the logistics/ supply chain management industry is desirable; International exposure, US and Europe desirable; Experience in developing systems to improve reporting requirements; Exceptional analytical, presentation and Excel skills; Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation; Strong commercial acumen; A pragmatic, self-motivated and proactive mindset.