Group Finance Director

3 days ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Pure Resourcing Solutions Full time

Group Finance Director

Colchester


Are you an experienced, collaborative and technically strong senior finance professional ready to drive financial excellence across a high growth, diverse portfolio of businesses? Due to internal promotion, Milbank Group – a family-owned, highly acquisitive enterprise with a proud heritage and a commitment to sustainable long-term growth – is seeking to appoint a new Group Finance Director to lead on financial strategy, reporting and operations. Milbank Group operates across a variety of sectors, united by shared values of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.


Key Responsibilities


  • Financial Strategy & Oversight: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with group objectives.
  • Reporting & Compliance: Lead statutory and management reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance across all subsidiaries.
  • Cash Flow & Investments: Monitor group cash flow, optimise resources, and ensure banking covenant compliance.
  • Leadership: Manage and mentor finance teams, ensuring appropriate resources for each business.
  • HR & Wellbeing: Oversee group HR operations and employee wellbeing initiatives.
  • Acquisitions: Support due diligence and seamless integration of new acquisitions.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Present financial results to the Board and liaise with external partners.
  • Navigate Family Business Dynamics: Contribute to governance and succession planning while fostering effective collaboration with family shareholders


About You


We are looking for a dynamic and strategic finance leader with:

  • Qualifications: Technically strong – ACA or ACCA preferable.
  • Experience: Proven success in a senior finance role, ideally in a group or multi-business setting.
  • Expertise: Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations and compliance.
  • Leadership Skills: A track record of building and inspiring high performing finance teams.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.


We Offer


  • Competitive Package: A rewarding salary and benefits package.
  • Collaborative Culture: A supportive environment that values innovation and growth.
  • Professional Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills within a dynamic group structure.


Join Milbank Group and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their businesses.

Contact Jodie Woodrow, Director at Pure Executive – exclusive & retained recruitment partner to Milbank Group.



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