Group Finance Director

Group Finance Director (6 months Interim) | London with UK and European travel | £1,000 - £1,250 per day | Logistics

Zachary Daniels are partnering with leading a European logistics group to appoint an Interim Group Finance Director. Backed by a globally renowned private equity firm, the company is positioned for significant growth, with operations spanning the UK and Europe.

With a focus on delivering exceptional service and driving innovation, the group is entering an exciting phase of development. Recent investment is supporting ambitious plans for expansion, creating opportunities to grow its footprint in existing markets and explore new territories. This is a chance to play a key role in shaping the future of a fast-paced, high-growth organisation.

The Role

The Interim Group Finance Director (GFD) will mainly focus on leadership of the team and supporting continued professionalisation in reporting, planning processes, and infrastructure to PE standards, as well as meeting lender requirements. We are looking for a technically astute and ultra-reliable individual with a demonstrable track record of delivering consistently, with accuracy and on time.

The technical element of the role is priority, however the role will also have responsibilities spanning strategic financial leadership, operational excellence, and business partnering across multiple regions. This is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring a strong technical background, commercial acumen, and a commitment to best practice and standardisation in processes, controls, systems and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Group Finance function, ensuring best practices in governance, reporting, and financial control.
• Drive the overall finance strategy and agenda, providing essential support to the Group CFO, whose remit includes other functions outside of finance including M&A integration.
• Lead a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration and development.
• Partner with regional MDs to support and challenge financial performance, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Assess and approve capital expenditure projects and play a key role in M&A activities, including due diligence on potential acquisitions.
• Engage in strategic planning, operational performance management, and financial forecasting to drive business outcomes.
• Travel within the UK and Europe (including Benelux and Scandinavia) as required.

Key Requirements

Qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience.

Professional Experience:

• Over 10 years' experience in senior financial leadership roles within fast-paced, complex organisations.
• Prior exposure to private equity environments, including banking covenants, reporting, and refinancing.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, Food, supply chain, or logistics is highly desirable.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong technical skills, including governance, financial control, and ERP systems.
• Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives while maintaining a strong grasp of operational details.

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing teams, including mentoring and succession planning.
• Collaborative leadership style, with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail and an ability to balance multiple priorities.

Key Competencies

• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of business performance drivers and the ability to navigate complex situations.
• Agility: Comfortable managing diverse priorities and stakeholders across multiple geographies.
• Leadership: A visible and inspiring leader, driving change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Influence: Strong ability to guide and influence value-driven business decisions, ensuring successful implementation.
• Integrity: High ethical standards, dependability, and a role model for the wider finance team.

What's on Offer

£1,000 - £1,250 per day

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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