Finance Director

Resourcery Group are currently recruiting in Leeds for a strategic Finance Director on behalf of a circa €1bn turnover, investment-backed Group. 

This diverse and profitable Group has business interests spread across the UK and has grown rapidly via acquisition, as part of a wider ‘buy and build’ strategy.   The Group consists of a wide range of businesses across several linked sectors.  In the early years of growth, acquisitions remained independent, but now the decision has been made to consolidate disparate parts of the portfolio into a single, linked Group.  From a Finance perspective, several distinct teams, systems and processes are being brought together, driving synergies through standardisation, simplification and rationalisation. 

A strategically-capable, tactically-astute Finance Director is required to deliver this change across a major division of the Group.  Working in partnership with another Divisional Finance Director, you will drive the business forward, standardising systems and ways of working, centralising Finance and driving cost savings.   In this way, future acquisitions will be integrated quickly and efficiently following a standardised integration proves – people, systems, processes and controls.

The Finance Director will be responsible for the full P&L and Balance Sheet for several divisional businesses and Finance teams. You will also be required to appoint your own, equally capable Financial Controller, giving you autonomy over shaping the team beneath you.  The role will require a hands-on Finance Director, capable of leading by example.

Areas of responsibility include amongst others:

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Drive financial strategy and planning to support business growth and sustainability
• Lead the ERP implementation and drive business process improvement and reengineering
• Implement rationalization and standardization initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and consolidation of financial processes
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and reporting requirements
• Provide financial analysis and reports to support decision-making at the executive level
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement financial strategies
• Provide mentorship and guidance to finance and accounting team members
• Monitor key performance indicators and financial metrics
• Review financial reports and present insights to the executive team
• Lead meetings and discussions related to financial planning and analysis

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Proven experience as a Finance Director or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of ERP systems and experience in leading implementation projects
• Strong understanding of business process improvement and reengineering
• Demonstrated ability to drive rationalisation and standardisation initiatives
• Track record of implementing cost optimisation and consolidation strategies
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities