Group CFO

Newport, South Wales Permanent View Job Description
We are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a highly successful privately owned company with ambition. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will be a key member of the executive team, helping shape business strategy while ensuring the organisation is well positioned to capitalise on future opportunities. A broad remit, encompassing strategic planning, commercial leadership, financial stewardship and operational support.
  • Highly successful privately owned growth company
  • A transformative and commerical finance leadership opportunity

About Our Client

An established and successful UK business is seeking an experienced Group Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team.

The organisation operates within the business solutions sector, delivering critical services to a diverse customer base across the UK. Renowned for its quality, reliability and customer-centric approach, the business has built a strong market position and enjoys long-standing relationships with many of its clients.

Having completed a number of strategic acquisitions, the Group is entering an exciting phase of development. With a focus on long-term value creation, integration, and scalability, the CFO will play a pivotal role in driving return on investment, enhancing commercial performance and improving profitability as the business continues to evolve.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with the CEO and Board to develop and deliver the Group's strategic objectives.
  • Lead all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, reporting and performance management.
  • Provide meaningful commercial insight to support decision-making across the business.
  • Drive initiatives focused on profitability enhancement, operational efficiency and value creation.
  • Support the successful integration of acquired businesses and monitor post-acquisition performance.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities and ensure strong return on capital across the Group.
  • Manage relationships with banking partners, professional advisers and other external stakeholders.
  • Lead funding and capital allocation activities to support business objectives.
  • Ensure robust financial controls, governance and risk management frameworks are maintained.
  • Oversee statutory reporting, audit, tax and compliance activities.
  • Develop and mentor a high-performing finance function.

The Successful Applicant

We are seeking a commercially minded CFO or Finance Director with the ability to balance strategic thinking with strong operational and financial leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience of leading from the front with a finance function that partners with the wider business to support key business decision making.

You will likely bring:

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
  • Previous experience operating at CFO, Finance Director or equivalent senior finance leadership level.
  • A track record of supporting growth, transformation or acquisition activity.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
  • Experience driving performance improvement, profitability enhancement and business optimisation initiatives.
  • Experience managing funding relationships and supporting strategic business decisions.
  • A track record of improving financial controls, reporting and performance management processes.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience developing successful finance teams.
  • The credibility and presence to operate effectively at Board level.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive Basic Salary + Car + Benefits + Performance related bonuses



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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Contact
Daniel Roberts
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7120513

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
Newport
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daniel Roberts
Job reference
JN-102026-7120513

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