Group Finance Director
Artemis Executive Search has been successfully retained by a high-growth business with ambitious plans to expand into new geographies and scale turnover by 50% over the next five years. As our client embark on this exciting journey, they are seeking a strategic and results-driven Group Finance Director to lead their financial transformation.
This role offers a unique opportunity to spearhead the group’s financial strategy, drive operational efficiencies, and lead critical projects—including ERP implementation—at a pivotal time of growth and change.
Key Responsibilities
* Shape and lead the Group’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives and supporting the company’s ambitious international expansion and growth trajectory.
* Design and implement forward-looking financial frameworks that enable scalable growth, drive long-term profitability, and support business transformation initiatives.
* Critically assess and optimise financial systems, processes, and controls, leveraging technology and ERP solutions to enhance operational efficiency and future-proof the finance function.
* Oversee strategic financial reporting, delivering insightful management accounts, forecasts, and performance dashboards to support executive decision-making.
* Lead financial planning and predictive analysis to proactively identify opportunities for growth, operational improvement, and risk mitigation
* Identify and implement enterprise-wide efficiency initiatives, targeting cost optimisation and margin improvement to enhance shareholder value
* Deliver high-level financial insights to the Board and Senior Leadership Team, providing clear, actionable recommendations that shape strategic decision-making and business growth
The ideal candidate will:
* Be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
* Have proven experience as a Finance Director or Chief Financial Officer role, with a solid track record of driving financial strategies and operational improvements.
* Worked in scaling businesses with turnover in excess of 50 million
* Possess strong experience working closely with senior leadership teams and reporting to company directors.
* Demonstrate deep knowledge of financial management principles and best practices.
* Be proficient with financial software and reporting tools, with a track record of leading ERP or system transformation projects.
* Have experience managing financial planning, forecasting, and reporting across multiple geographies and currencies.
Next steps:
Get in touch with Adam Myles for a confidential chat and full candidate pack on adam@artemis-humancapital.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr