Uk Finance Director
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Middlesex
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 28 Sep 2016
- Closes
- 05 Oct 2016
- Ref
- 13765149/001
- Contact
- Joanna Francis
- Job Title
- Finance Director
- Category
- Transport / Logistics
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- My client a large global company are looking for UK Finance Director. This is a broad role covering the leadership of the financial operations, statutory and management reporting and business partnering the Managing Director with commercial decision making.
Client Details
- £150 million turnover UK division of a European company
Description
Develop the finance team into a 'best in class' function
- Ensure solid processes are in place to control accuracy of accounting, while remaining flexible and responsive to business changes
- Take a lead role in M&A activity that takes place across the business
- Drive the budget and forecasting processes across the business
- Support the business by implementing strategies and plans to achieve set targets enabling a pathway for success
- Ensure the Mission, Vision and Values and 7 Golden Rules of the company are embedded into the UK finance strategy, and ensure the behaviours that underpin our values are demonstrated at all times
- Work as an ambassador for the UK business with other International locations
- Work in partnership and collaboratively with all Head Office functions to support and enhance the knowledge within the team. Adhere to and enforce Group policies and procedures that are in place.
- Develop and maintain loyalty, commitment and respect from employees through inspirational and directive leadership
- Oversee the creation of control systems to ensure that implemented improvements are sustainable
- Review and implement new processes and systems that will have a positive impact on both the Finance function and the business
- Act as company secretary for the company including relevant filings with Companies House
Profile
Sound Senior Management/Director experience with a successful track record of leading a finance function
Demonstrable experience of implementing finance strategies to meet short term and long term business needs
Experience of overseeing reporting processes and the provision of data to support activity
Experience of working collaboratively at a senior level across the organisation (in particular operations) to deliver on success
Experience of implementing new ideas and solutions to drive for improved results
Demonstrable commercial awareness that has a significant impact on the business and the finance function
Demonstrable experience of delivering credible presentations, including at board level, and the ability to package sound Financial proposals
Job Offer
Competitive salary and benefits