Group Finance Director

Job Description : GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR LONDON UK A high growth, multi-site client are seeking to hire a Group Finance Director to join their team in East London. Reporting into the CEO, you’ll have overall responsibility for the company’s financial health, including implementing financial strategies, policies and procedures. Working closely with the CEO to develop and deliver the overall business strategy along with the rest of the senior leadership team. Positively, you’ll be joining a business that’s really engaged with finance, with several exciting projects on the horizon, all geared towards driving growth. This opportunity is ideal for somebody with proven experience as a Financial Controller ready for their first #1 in finance role, preferably within a multi-site/hospitality environment. • Responsible for finance in it’s entirety, including the group accounting processes, all financial reporting, and working alongside the senior leadership team to deliver the long term strategy of the group. • Responsible for a team of 7, overseeing all finance & commercial activities for the group. • Liaising with relevant external stakeholders critical to the success of the group, including banks, auditors, insurers & solicitors. • A full job spec is available. • You’ll have solid, proven experience as a Financial Controller (perhaps looking to step into their first FD role) preferably within a multi-site/FMCG/franchise-led/hospitality organisation. • You’ll be a strong communicator, able to influence people at all levels, with a passion for developing & coaching their team. • Advanced IT literacy (Excel/Word) etc, as well as a proficiency in finance systems. A very strong package is on offer. A salary of circa £100,000 per annum (poss stretch), plus a bonus and wider benefits package.

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