Finance Director

Finance Director

Reports to: Group Chief Executive Officer

Location: Kings Langley

Salary: £130,000–£150,000 base, plus package (see below)

The Opportunity

A privately owned, multi-entity organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join its senior leadership team.

Operating within a complex group structure, the business is undergoing a period of growth, transformation, and strategic development, including acquisition activity and systems modernisation. This is a newly created role offering broad responsibility across both finance and IT.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a critical role in driving financial performance, strengthening controls, and shaping the organisation’s technology landscape.

The Role

Finance

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• Ownership of consolidated statutory reporting across multiple legal entities
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• Lead all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
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• Manage external relationships with auditors, tax advisers, and banking partners
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• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
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• Support senior leadership with corporate activity, including due diligence and integration
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• Oversee cash flow, treasury, and working capital optimisation
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• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance function
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IT

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• Overall responsibility for IT strategy, infrastructure, and service delivery
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• Oversight of core business systems and operational platforms
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• Ownership of IT budget and supplier relationships
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• Ensure effective data security, risk management, and continuity planning
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• Lead system improvement and transformation initiatives
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Candidate Profile

Essential:

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• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
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• Significant post-qualification experience within complex organisations
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• Background within a leading accounting practice
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• Proven experience in multi-entity consolidation and group reporting
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• Strong knowledge of UK statutory and regulatory frameworks
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• Demonstrated leadership capability, including building and managing teams
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• Comfortable operating across both finance and IT
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Desirable:

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• Experience supporting growth, transformation, or acquisition activity
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• Exposure to systems change or technology-enabled business improvement
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• Experience within operationally complex or multi-site environments
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Package

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• Base salary: £130,000 – £150,000
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• Annual bonus: Up to 15%
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• Pension: 5% employer contribution
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• Private medical insurance
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• Life assurance: 4x salary
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• Annual leave: 25 days + bank holidays
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• Car allowance: £6,500
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Apply now for immediate consideration