Director of Finance
Salary £ TBC
Leicester - hybrid basis
Vacancy listed 02/07/2026
Application deadline 30/07/2026
Details

Join WBR Group as our Director of Finance

WBR Group is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Director of Finance to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our financial strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, this is a key leadership position within our Executive team, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, support business growth, and lead a high-performing finance function.

As Director of Finance, you will be responsible for overseeing the Group's financial operations, reporting, planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance. You will also act as a strategic partner to the CFO on capital planning, investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, and other growth initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance leader who thrives on balancing operational excellence with strategic impact.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Financial Leadership & Control

  • Leading all operational finance processes, including record-to-report, procure-to-pay, payroll, banking, and financial close activities.
  • Ensuring timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting to stakeholders, including departmental management accounts and Executive Committee reporting.
  • Providing leadership, direction and development to Finance Heads of Department and the wider finance team.
  • Supporting and challenging investment decisions to ensure capital is effectively allocated to initiatives that drive growth, client service and employee experience.
  • Ensuring value for money through effective supplier and expenditure management.
  • Overseeing the Group's finance systems and their integration with the wider technology landscape.

Financial Planning & Performance

  • Leading the budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes.
  • Identifying and communicating key financial risks, opportunities, sensitivities and assumptions.
  • Managing cash flow forecasting and funding requirements.
  • Monitoring compliance with banking covenants and implementing mitigation plans where required.

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant tax, regulatory and statutory reporting obligations.
  • Managing relationships with external auditors and supporting successful audit outcomes.
  • Working closely with Risk & Compliance colleagues to identify, assess and mitigate financial risks.

Strategic Business Partnering

  • Contributing to the strategic direction of the Group as a member of the senior leadership team.
  • Providing financial expertise on key business projects and transformation initiatives.
  • Supporting mergers, acquisitions and business integration activities.
  • Assisting with debt and equity capital planning and responding to investor requirements.
  • Driving financial awareness and commercially informed decision-making across the organisation.

About You

We're looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with excellent commercial judgement and leadership capability.

You'll ideally have:

Essential Experience

  • Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role.
  • Strong expertise in financial control, reporting, planning and operational finance.
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
  • Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence strategic decisions.
  • Exposure to corporate transactions, business growth initiatives or complex organisational change.

Professional Qualifications

  • ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
  • Significant post-qualification experience.

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Strategic and analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
  • High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
  • Inclusive and empathetic leadership style.
  • Ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights.
  • Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Extra day off for your birthday
Ability to buy holiday (up to 5 additional days)
Discretionary Reward Time Available
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
A range of voluntary benefits such as discounted gym memberships, cycle to work, healthcare cash plan, PMI, critical illness cover.

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