Group Finance Director

Our Client:

Our client is a growing, profitable South Wales-based business entering an exciting new phase of development. As the organisation continues to scale, it is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership, strengthen business performance and to drive the company’s long-term growth plans. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the financial future of the organisation, influence key commercial decisions and contribute directly to its continued success and sustainable growth. Reporting to the executive leadership team, the Finance Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the company’s financial strategy. This is a significant leadership opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who can combine strong technical expertise with commercial insight and proven operational influence.

The Role:

• Developing and delivering the financial strategy to support sustainable, profitable growth and long-term value creation. 
• Optimising capital expenditure strategy, ensuring investment decisions are aligned with business priorities and deliver maximum commercial return. 
• Reviewing and renegotiating supply chain contracts to improve commercial terms, operational efficiency and cost effectiveness. 
• Leading long-term financial modelling and investment analysis to assess the viability and financial impact of transitioning to low-carbon activities in support of the company’s carbon reduction strategy. 
• Providing strategic oversight of the cost base, protecting profitability and ensuring the business remains resilient in changing economic conditions. 
• Partnering with the executive team and departmental leaders to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, manage expenditure and enhance financial performance. 
• Reviewing and reshaping the annual pricing strategy, working collaboratively with the Directors and departmental heads to ensure pricing reflects market conditions, operational costs and commercial objectives. 
• Ensuring robust corporate governance and statutory compliance, maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and regulatory adherence. 
• Leading the annual audit process and managing effective, value-adding relationships with external auditors and other key stakeholders. 

About You:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including a comprehensive understanding of IFRS requirements, particularly IFRS 16.
• A proven track record of leading, developing and motivating high-performing finance teams.
• The ability to build and manage effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear, actionable business decisions.
• A strategic and proactive approach, with the confidence to challenge, influence and partner with colleagues across the organisation.

Head4Talent are acting as a Senior Finance Recruitment Agency on behalf of a client to appoint this vacancy.