Group Finance Director | Oxford | £80,000 - £120,000 plus car, attractive bonus scheme / MIP | Private Equity Backed Specialist Distributor
The Finance Director will take ownership of the entire finance agenda, bringing the function in-house, building capability, and providing commercial insight that supports strategic decision-making across the business. Reporting to the MD and Board, you will be a key partner in defining and delivering the next stage of growth.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established specialist distributor serving manufacturing and trade sectors across England. Backed by new private equity investment, the business is entering a phase of professionalisation and growth, creating a rare opportunity for a senior finance leader to help shape its future..
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Business Partnering
*Shape long-term strategy as part of the senior leadership team
*Develop the financial plan, annual budgets, and KPIs that underpin commercial and operational targets
*Partner with the MD on strategic initiatives including acquisitions, geographic expansion and product diversification
*Provide commercial insight around pricing, margin enhancement, depot performance and customer profitability
*Act as the financial lead in supplier negotiations and wider commercial conversations
Finance Function Build and Control
*Bring all outsourced accounting and finance activities in-house, establishing a high-performing finance team
*Oversee financial reporting, control and compliance
*Upgrade systems and processes, including ERP and reporting tools, to improve visibility across depots
*Produce timely, accurate management information, dashboards and board packs
Commercial and Operational Insight
*Work with commercial and operational leaders to drive revenue growth, improve depot performance and optimise stock and debtor management
*Support pricing strategy, rebate structures and margin management
*Provide financial leadership to the e-commerce and online business units
Cash Management, Funding and Capital Structure
*Maintain disciplined cash flow and working capital oversight
*Manage relationships with banks, lenders and insurers
*Support strategic decision-making around investment and capital allocation
Leadership
*Build, mentor and develop a best-in-class finance team
*Support the MD in developing a cohesive, high-performance leadership culture
*Promote accountability, continuous improvement and commercial curiosity
Qualifications and Experience
*Proven senior finance leadership experience within an SME environment
*Track record of building and developing finance teams
*A commercial, hands-on leader with experience beyond pure finance
*Comfortable building structure, process and capability from the ground up
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Skills and Attributes
*Attention to detail - a natural eye for accuracy and excellence
*Commercial judgement - someone who anticipates issues, challenges assumptions and looks around corners
*Collaboration - a team-first mindset, clear communicator, and someone who contributes across the whole business
Package
*£80,000 - £120,000 plus attractive bonus scheme / MIP, Company car allowance, and benefits
*Performance-linked bonus
*Generous management incentive plan with equity participation
*Clear development pathway with potential to grow beyond the Finance Director remit
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