Group Finance Director

Radiant

Group Finance Director leading financial reporting and operations at AI infrastructure firm. Collaborate with executive team to build scalable processes and improve profitability.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading finance functions, including FP&A, Controllership, Treasury, and Finance Operations, while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Proven ability to develop budgets, manage financial reporting, and drive strategic initiatives that enhance profitability and performance.

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Qualified AccountantGroup Finance Director ExperienceTreasury Operations ManagementVAT Compliance KnowledgeFinancial Reporting Expertise

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Hard Skills

Financial Planning and AnalysisControllershipCash ForecastingRisk ManagementBudget DevelopmentScenario ModellingCost ControlOperational EfficiencyTransfer Pricing ComplianceFinancial Auditing

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementTeam-OrientedAttention to DetailProblem-Solving Ability

Tools & Technologies

Finance SystemsAI InfrastructureDashboardsKPI Tracking

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified Accountant

Industry Keywords

Private EquityMulti-Jurisdictional OperationsFinancial ComplianceLiquidity ManagementPerformance Measurement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leadership and development of group finance functions, overseeing all aspects across; FP&A, Controllership, Treasury and Finance Operations
Provide support for the process around acquisitions and strategic partnerships
Build meaningful relationships with customers and suppliers ensuring best in class working capital management, overseeing AR, AP, payroll
Manage debt compliance in project finance and SPV environment, managing complex organisation structure.
Manage customer and supplier onboarding as well as shareholder requests
Develop and review the annual budget, forecast and scenario planning process and facilitate monthly business reviews, ensuring the constant measurement of business performance against target.
Implement strategies to enhance profit margins through effective pricing, cost control, and operational efficiencies. Own monitoring of key customer and supplier contracts and collaborate across functions to identify opportunities for margin improvement and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
Document and improve current finance processes, identifying manual workarounds, control gaps and opportunities for automation.
Lead or support finance system improvements, reporting enhancements and implementation projects, with external support where required.
Partner with Sales and Marketing to assess ROI, funnel conversion across customer segments.
Lead scenario modelling and commercial forecasting to support data-led decision-making.
Oversee group financial reporting to ensure delivery of timely consolidated management accounts, statutory reporting and performance of regular audits.
Interface directly with Senior Leadership Team and shareholders.
Drive continuous improvement and utilise AI to drive a world class financial reporting and control function.
Develop and track key commercial KPIs and dashboards to drive accountability and performance.
Prepare board packs and present key insights to PE investors.
Lead treasury operations, liquidity management, and cash forecasting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant with previous experience as a group finance director in a PE backed business, managing broad range of activities across a finance function.
Demonstrated experience in leading build out of scalable finance operations.
Experience working in multi-jurisdictional operating landscapes including establishing presence in new jurisdictions.
Strong working VAT compliance and tax compliance knowledge with experience of preparing / reviewing and filing VAT and annual tax returns.
Experience managing transfer pricing assessments and compliance.
Strong treasury, liquidity management, and risk management expertise.
Strong conceptual and financial skills and ability to envision the “big picture”, while being “hands-on” and maintaining close attention to detail.
Team-oriented with a demonstrated commitment to shared success above any personal accomplishment or recognition
Ability to operate independently in ambiguous and fast-moving environments.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
High levels of ownership, accountability and attention to detail.
Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for the AI infrastructure ecosystem, analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work at the forefront of the AI infrastructure industry
Build infrastructure that underpins the next industrial revolution
Help shape a category-defining company at the intersection of power, compute and capital
Participate in the company's growth and value creation
Collaborate with experienced operators, investors and technologists