Head of Commercial Finance
- Recruiter
- Connect Financial Recruitment
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £75000 - £85000 per annum + Car + Bonus + Benefits
- Posted
- 31 Oct 2014
- Closes
- 07 Nov 2014
- Ref
- CFR/804
- Contact
- Sean Lydon
- Category
- Consumer products / FMCG
- Experience Levels
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client, a division of an international food group, is recruiting a Head of Commercial Finance. Reporting to the Finance Director, this newly created role will be responsible for working with the senior leadership team to shape strategic objectives and support operational managers in understanding and improving performance.
Key responsibilities include: Working with senior operational managers to deliver effective financial and management reporting, advising and challenging performance at all levels; Management and development of a small team responsible for monthly reporting and improving the suite of KPI's currently in use; Supporting commercial teams to improve customer contracts to drive sales and margin, in particular working with major clients; Acting as the main point of contact with group finance for reporting, improving processes and maximising system capability to improve information flow across the business.
To apply, you must be a qualified accountant with significant experience in a manufacturing environment, either in the Food or FMCG sector. You will have a track record of supporting and challenging key stakeholders to improve commercial decision making and performance levels. You must be capable of balancing strategic planning with operational delivery and influencing opinion and action at board level. This role offers a clear path to progress and requires an individual with ambition and a hands-on approach.
Apply now for immediate consideration.