Group Finance Director: Path to CFO – 30% Bonus

Northampton Business Directory; Rushden; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international group in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Group Finance Director to join as the No.2 to the Group CFO. This pivotal role demands strong leadership and offers a clearly defined succession pathway to the Group CFO position. Key responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and technical accounting, while leading a high-performing finance team. The position also involves enhancing financial controls and driving systems improvements within an ambitious, growth-focused organisation.

Benefits

Up to 30% bonus

Car allowance

6% pension contribution

Private healthcare

Permanent health insurance

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience combining SME and corporate exposure.
• Experience within multi-site businesses; international exposure beneficial.
• Proven track record of developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the CFO and wider leadership team.
• Lead and develop a high-performing UK finance team.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, technical accounting and FP&A.
• Drive improvements in systems, processes and reporting tools.

Skills

ACA-qualified accountants

Technical accounting

Financial planning & analysis (FP&A)

Budgeting

Forecasting

Group reporting

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

A leading international group in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Group Finance Director to join as the No.2 to the Group CFO. This pivotal role demands strong leadership and offers a clearly defined succession pathway to the Group CFO position. Key responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and technical accounting, while leading a high-performing finance team. The position also involves enhancing financial controls and driving systems improvements within an ambitious, growth-focused organisation.