Group Finance Director

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Essex
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Group Finance Director
Colchester 

Are you an experienced, collaborative and technically strong senior finance professional ready to drive financial excellence across a high growth, diverse portfolio of businesses? Due to internal promotion, Milbank Group – a family-owned, highly acquisitive enterprise with a proud heritage and a commitment to sustainable long-term growth – is seeking to appoint a new Group Finance Director to lead on financial strategy, reporting and operations. Milbank Group operates across a variety of sectors, united by shared values of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Strategy & Oversight: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with group objectives.
  • Reporting & Compliance: Lead statutory and management reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance across all subsidiaries.
  • Cash Flow & Investments: Monitor group cash flow, optimise resources, and ensure banking covenant compliance.
  • Leadership: Manage and mentor finance teams, ensuring appropriate resources for each business.
  • HR & Wellbeing: Oversee group HR operations and employee wellbeing initiatives.
  • Acquisitions: Support due diligence and seamless integration of new acquisitions.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Present financial results to the Board and liaise with external partners.
  • Navigate Family Business Dynamics: Contribute to governance and succession planning while fostering effective collaboration with family shareholders
About You

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic finance leader with: 
  • Qualifications: Technically strong – ACA or ACCA preferable.
  • Experience: Proven success in a senior finance role, ideally in a group or multi-business setting. 
  • Expertise: Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations and compliance. 
  • Leadership Skills: A track record of building and inspiring high performing finance teams. 
  • Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. 
We Offer 
  • Competitive Package: A rewarding salary and benefits package. 
  • Collaborative Culture: A supportive environment that values innovation and growth. 
  • Professional Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills within a dynamic group structure. 
Join Milbank Group and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their businesses.
Contact Jodie Woodrow, Director at Pure Executive – exclusive & retained recruitment partner to Milbank Group.