Group Finance Director
5 days ago
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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