Finance Director

Greenwell Gleeson has exclusively been instructed to recruit for a Finance Director role for a fast growing division of a B2B business. Having recently secured substantial funding they are well placed to grow the business both organically and through acquisition. In order to seize the opportunities that exist and optimises both profit and cash performance the Group is creating a new position of Finance Director. The role will report to the Divisional MD, with a strong dotted line into Group FD.

Key Duties:
*Quickly build credibility with the Divisional and Group Executive team
*Establish a finance function that is seen as best in class and which can facilitate other new/or existing Group businesses to be amalgamated in to the Division as and when appropriate.
*Develop, implement, maintain robust controls and ensure all risks are identified and managed
*Deliver timely and accurate reporting & KPI's for local management and Group including full statutory accounts for the division.
*Shape the suite of reports that will drive the commercial decision making process of the operational & sales team, particular emphasis around complex pricing and product offering
*Work with the Executive team and Group to drive the strategic direction of the Division. Always seeking to maximise Profit & Cash generation.

Practical Experience
*Hold recognised accountancy qualification with experience of reporting in IFRS
*Experience of working in the lead finance role within an SME or Division of a larger group
*Provide a demonstrable track record in delivering excellent control and reporting frameworks.
*Experience of M&A including post acquisition integration
*Provide a demonstrable track record in supporting the commercial decision making process, ultimately driving profit & cash optimisation
*Experience of managing external funder relationships and raising finance
*Experience of working in a contract led and/or an asset based lending environment highly desirable.
*Knowledge of the Consumer Credit Act and dealing with the Financial Conduct Authority is desirable.

Personality Traits
*Demonstrates a Can do Attitude and always delivering on tasks though to a conclusion
*Intuitively able to comprehend business needs and taking appropriate decisions to drive business growth and improvement
*Hands on with an eye for detail but able to appreciate the bigger picture
*Adaptable character, strong enough to challenge whilst at the same time able to build long-term relationships with management and group