CEO- Giant Finance+ in Cheltenham

At Giant Group we have an exciting opportunity for the CEO of Giant Finance+ to join our growing team.

Location: Hybrid - One day per week in Cheltenham and travel nationally

Hours: 37hrs, Monday to Friday

About us

We believe in a world where businesses can engage and manage global talent without any barriers. Established in 1992, Giant Group is a workforce management platform and solutions provider. Our purpose is to support businesses with compliant and efficient solutions ranging from applicant tracking, supply chain management and screening, through to time management, billing and payroll, and a range of employment options, all on a global basis.

About the role

The CEO has full end-to-end accountability for Giant Finance+, the Giant Group recruitment finance business, including sales performance, profit and loss, credit underwriting, risk oversight, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires a senior leader who can drive profitable growth while maintaining strong credit discipline, robust governance, and confidence among shareholders, funders, and other key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities of the role

• Full ownership of the profit and loss account, including revenue growth, margin management, cost control, and profitability.
• Set and deliver annual budgets, financial forecasts, and return-on-capital targets.
• Lead sales strategy and personally sponsor key client, broker, and strategic partner relationships.
• Ensure pricing and structures reflect credit risk, cost of capital, and operational complexity.
• Credit Underwriting & Risk Oversight (Core Accountability)
• Ultimate responsibility for credit underwriting standards, risk appetite, and portfolio quality.
• Chair the Credit Committee and set underwriting authorities and escalation thresholds.
• Approve complex, high-value, or higher-risk recruitment finance transactions.
• Oversee portfolio monitoring, including arrears, dilution, debtor performance, and concentration risk.
• Oversee management of stressed accounts, recoveries, and exit strategies where required.
• Define and execute the business strategy in line with shareholder objectives.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing senior leadership team.
• Embed a culture of commercial accountability, disciplined risk management, and strong governance.
• Ensure strong cross sell across the group.
• Represent the business externally within the recruitment, finance, and wider professional services sectors.
• Act as the primary interface with shareholders and group directors, providing clear communication on strategy, performance, risk, and outlook.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, credit insurers and suppliers, ensuring confidence in credit quality and governance.
• Engage with regulators, auditors, legal advisers, and other external stakeholders as required.
• Operations & Financial Management
• Ensure operational processes support accurate underwriting, funding, and risk monitoring.
• Work closely with the Finance Director on funding structures, liquidity management, and capital efficiency.
• Ensure high-quality management information and reporting for board and stakeholder review.
• Support automation and use of AI.
• Governance, Compliance & Controls
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and funder requirements.
• Maintain robust governance frameworks, policies, and internal controls.
• Act as senior escalation point for financial, credit, operational, or reputational risks.

Your ideal experience & competencies

Ideally you would have a significant leadership experience (8–15+ years) in invoice finance, factoring, or ABL, with at least several years supporting recruitment agency funding. Proven capability to assess high-level credit decisions. Excellent communication skills and with credibility with shareholders, funders, and board-level stakeholders. Strong commercial judgement supported by disciplined risk awareness.

Personal Attributes

• Innovative and open to change.
• Commercially driven yet risk disciplined.
• Clear communicator with strong leadership presence.
• Accountable, resilient, and values-led.

Application deadline: Friday 6 February 2026

Employee Benefits

• 31 Days Holiday: Enjoy generous time off, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension Schemes: Secure your financial future with our pension plans.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay: We're here to support your growing family.
• Supporting Childcare: Support for parents returning to work.
• Employee Referral Bonus: Refer talent and earn rewards.
• Birthday Leave: Celebrate your special day with an extra day off.
• Leave for Volunteering: Paid day off for charity work.
• Employee Assistance Program: Get the support you need when you need it.
• Buy Additional Holidays: More time for you, when you need it.
• Health Cash Plan: Your health is our priority.
• Giant Advantage: Exclusive discounts for our amazing team.
• Soft Loans: Emergency loans for unexpected expenses.
• Subsidised Gym Membership: Stay fit and healthy with Nuffield Health.
• Role-Relevant Training: Invest in your career growth.
• Social Events: Connect with your colleagues.
• Long Service Awards: Celebrate your loyalty and dedication.
• WeCare Services: Access free 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and virtual well-being resources.

All roles at Giant Group are subject to pre-employment checks. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and welcome applications from all candidates, including those with a disability, who meet the essential criteria for the role. Please note that we may close this advert early, so we encourage early applications.