UK Finance Director

Outstanding opportunity for a proven finance leader seeking an autonomous management role !

UK Finance Director ( Northants / Hybrid ) £80k+ Neg Salary plus Exec Benefits package

Role Description

Due to progression an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, commercially orientated Finance Director; the successful candidate will join the business at a challenging yet exciting time where as part of a privately owned Co there will be significant opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Reporting to the Managing Director the post holder will be responsible for the management of the Finance Function within the business, working as a key member of the senior UK management team to formulate and execute business strategy.

Key Accountabilities of the role include:

• Contribute to the formulation and delivery of strategy for the business
• Effective and timely forecasting of financial performance to various stakeholders
• Deliver reporting requirements on time and to specification
• Early warning and involvement in any corrective action on KPI's
• Oversee preparation of annual financial accounts, liaison with the statutory auditors; ensuring requirements of HMRC are met
• Ensure the business has a strong framework of corporate governance and ensure that the requirements of the Business Control requirements are met.
• Enable a robust Finance system to enable the Management team to make informed financial decisions
• Co-coordinating the preparation and presentation Business Plans
• Manage the Company’s pension scheme where you will represent the company regarding the pension arrangements.
• Identify business improvements, as a rounded contributor to the management team

Who we're looking for

In order to effectively execute this challenging role applications are invited from individuals who meet the following essential requirements only:

• A fully qualified accountant (preferably ACA or CIMA)
• At least some experience with responsibility for a finance function at Director or Finance Controller level
• A background in Engineering / Manufacturing is essential; Applicants must have proven industrial, manufacturing or distribution experience
• Experience of operating in businesses delivering complex, fixed price contracts
• Proven leadership dynamics, concern for impact and a track record of value added contribution in a fast paced environment
• Excellent personal organisation skills with a strong orientation toward internal and external structure
• Commercial application and a good grasp of commercial considerations
• Contract experience providing support for long term agreements
• Experience in managing change processes
• Ability to use metrics to report effectively
• Experience of working in an International environment would be a distinct advantage

IFRS knowledge is desirable but not essential...

Superb opportunity for an enthusiastic finance team player - Apply today !