Head Of Finance
CV-LibraryDoncaster, South YorkshirepermanentPosted: 27 July 2026
Apply NowHead of Finance - Water Division, Genuit Group
Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.
This role sits within the Water Management Division of Genuit Group, encompassing a portfolio of well-established businesses.
Role Purpose: We are now looking for an outstanding Head of Finance to play a pivotal leadership role within our Water Division. This is a highly visible position, acting as the Finance Director's deputy and partnering with the Water Senior Leadership Team to influence strategic decisions, improve commercial performance and drive sustainable growth across a portfolio of well-established businesses.
What you'll be doing
This is far more than a traditional finance role. You'll be at the heart of the business, providing commercial insight, challenging thinking and helping leaders make better decisions.
Enable a high-performing finance function
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Support the Finance Director in developing a best-in-class finance function and Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance.
*
Standardise finance processes, systems and reporting across the division while Supporting udgeting, forecasting and long-term planning.
*
Drive automation, simplification and data-led decision making through our Shared Services team.
Drive commercial performance: You'll play a leading role in improving profitability through effective pricing and commercial decision-making by:
*
Developing consistent pricing strategies and governance.
*
Monitoring price realisation, margin performance and discount compliance while Partnering with commercial teams to optimise pricing and deal profitability.
*
Introducing meaningful pricing KPIs and performance measures.
Deliver meaningful business insight: You'll build a finance performance framework that enables leaders to make informed decisions by:
*
Developing a clear Finance KPI framework linked to strategic objective while Producing insightful reporting, variance analysis and forward-looking recommendations.
*
Embedding data visualisation tools, including Power BI, to provide real-time performance insight.
Improve productivity and cost performance: Working closely with operational leaders, you'll:
*
Support cost optimisation programmes across the division while Developing productivity dashboards and cost tracking metrics.
*
Identify efficiency opportunities through benchmarking and continuous improvement.
*
Provide robust ROI analysis and business cases to support investment decisions.
Be a trusted business partner: Success in this role will come from your ability to influence and collaborate. You'll:
*
Partner with senior leaders across the Water Division to improve business performance.
*
Provide clear commercial insight into profitability, costs and growth opportunitie and Challenge constructively while supporting decision making.
*
Embed finance into key commercial and operational processes, from pricing to performance reviews.
Enable and develop the finance function: You'll build an engaged, high-performing finance team by:
*
Coaching and developing talented finance professionals while Creating a culture of accountability, curiosity and continuous improvement.
*
Ensuring the team delivers valuable commercial insight—not simply financial reporting.
What success looks like: You'll know you're making an impact through:
*
Improved margins and stronger pricing performance.
*
A consistent, embedded KPI framework across the division with Measurable productivity and cost improvements.
*
High-quality forecasting and financial planning with Insightful reporting that drives action.
*
Strong relationships and trusted partnerships with business leaders.
What you'll bring
Essential
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Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
*
Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role with Strong commercial finance and operational expertise.
*
A proven track record of driving business performance and cost transformation.
*
Experience designing KPI frameworks and performance dashboard with Excellent financial modelling and analytical capability.
Desirable
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Experience using Power BI, Tableau or similar data visualisation tools as well as Knowledge of pricing tools or CRM systems.
*
Experience transforming or scaling finance functions and experience in manufacturing sector.
You'll thrive in this role if you are...
*
Commercially astute and strategically minded.
*
A confident communicator who can influence at senior level, be Analytical, curious and driven by data.
*
Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams.
*
Motivated by continuous improvement and finding smarter ways of working
Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.
This role sits within the Water Management Division of Genuit Group, encompassing a portfolio of well-established businesses.
Role Purpose: We are now looking for an outstanding Head of Finance to play a pivotal leadership role within our Water Division. This is a highly visible position, acting as the Finance Director's deputy and partnering with the Water Senior Leadership Team to influence strategic decisions, improve commercial performance and drive sustainable growth across a portfolio of well-established businesses.
What you'll be doing
This is far more than a traditional finance role. You'll be at the heart of the business, providing commercial insight, challenging thinking and helping leaders make better decisions.
Enable a high-performing finance function
*
Support the Finance Director in developing a best-in-class finance function and Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance.
*
Standardise finance processes, systems and reporting across the division while Supporting udgeting, forecasting and long-term planning.
*
Drive automation, simplification and data-led decision making through our Shared Services team.
Drive commercial performance: You'll play a leading role in improving profitability through effective pricing and commercial decision-making by:
*
Developing consistent pricing strategies and governance.
*
Monitoring price realisation, margin performance and discount compliance while Partnering with commercial teams to optimise pricing and deal profitability.
*
Introducing meaningful pricing KPIs and performance measures.
Deliver meaningful business insight: You'll build a finance performance framework that enables leaders to make informed decisions by:
*
Developing a clear Finance KPI framework linked to strategic objective while Producing insightful reporting, variance analysis and forward-looking recommendations.
*
Embedding data visualisation tools, including Power BI, to provide real-time performance insight.
Improve productivity and cost performance: Working closely with operational leaders, you'll:
*
Support cost optimisation programmes across the division while Developing productivity dashboards and cost tracking metrics.
*
Identify efficiency opportunities through benchmarking and continuous improvement.
*
Provide robust ROI analysis and business cases to support investment decisions.
Be a trusted business partner: Success in this role will come from your ability to influence and collaborate. You'll:
*
Partner with senior leaders across the Water Division to improve business performance.
*
Provide clear commercial insight into profitability, costs and growth opportunitie and Challenge constructively while supporting decision making.
*
Embed finance into key commercial and operational processes, from pricing to performance reviews.
Enable and develop the finance function: You'll build an engaged, high-performing finance team by:
*
Coaching and developing talented finance professionals while Creating a culture of accountability, curiosity and continuous improvement.
*
Ensuring the team delivers valuable commercial insight—not simply financial reporting.
What success looks like: You'll know you're making an impact through:
*
Improved margins and stronger pricing performance.
*
A consistent, embedded KPI framework across the division with Measurable productivity and cost improvements.
*
High-quality forecasting and financial planning with Insightful reporting that drives action.
*
Strong relationships and trusted partnerships with business leaders.
What you'll bring
Essential
*
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
*
Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role with Strong commercial finance and operational expertise.
*
A proven track record of driving business performance and cost transformation.
*
Experience designing KPI frameworks and performance dashboard with Excellent financial modelling and analytical capability.
Desirable
*
Experience using Power BI, Tableau or similar data visualisation tools as well as Knowledge of pricing tools or CRM systems.
*
Experience transforming or scaling finance functions and experience in manufacturing sector.
You'll thrive in this role if you are...
*
Commercially astute and strategically minded.
*
A confident communicator who can influence at senior level, be Analytical, curious and driven by data.
*
Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams.
*
Motivated by continuous improvement and finding smarter ways of working