Group Financial Strategy Lead Job at United Kingdom Full Time

Group Finance Director£120,000 – £150,000 + BenefitsLocation: UK Wide (Regular Travel Required)Whilst flexible on location, candidates must be willing to spend significant time across operational sites located in the Midlands, North East, Yorkshire and South Wales.This is not a traditional Group Finance Director role.We are not looking for someone whose primary focus has been month-end reporting, audit management and producing board packs.The business already has an established finance team managing the day-to-day finance operations across all sites.Instead, we are seeking a commercially minded Group Finance Director who can partner directly with the CEO and Shareholders to drive business performance across a multi-site operation.You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, challenging existing practices and delivering measurable improvements across the Group.This role is for somebody who naturally asks:Where are we leaking margin?Why are labour costs increasing?Are we buying utilities and insurance effectively?Is our working capital being managed properly?Are our systems fit for purpose?What operational changes would improve profitability?What information does the Board need to make better decisions?Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a strategic finance and advisory partner to the CEO and Shareholders.Drive cost reduction, efficiency and margin improvement initiatives across the Group.Analyse operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.Review commercial contracts, supplier arrangements and overhead structures.Lead business improvement and transformation projects.Improve systems, processes and management information.Challenge and support site finance teams to improve performance and reporting quality.Deliver meaningful commercial insight rather than simply reporting historical results.Support strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis.About YouThis opportunity will suit a commercially driven Finance Director who has operated within a sizeable, multi-site environment and has a track record of improving business performance.To be considered, you will ideally demonstrate:Finance Director experience within a multi-site business.Experience supporting organisations with revenues in excess of £100m or similar.Proven delivery of cost reduction, operational improvement or transformation initiatives.Strong commercial and operational understanding.The ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively.A hands-on approach and willingness to immerse yourself in the detail when required.This role is unlikely to suit:Candidates whose experience has been primarily focused on financial reporting and compliance.Finance leaders from small standalone businesses without exposure to larger, complex operations.Individuals seeking a highly corporate environment with multiple management layers.This is an opportunity to become a genuine right-hand partner to the CEO, helping shape the future direction and performance of the business.