Finance Director
- Recruiter
- Robert Half Limited
- Location
- England, Cambridgeshire, Ely
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 16 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 23 Jan 2017
- Ref
- 466174-UKen
- Contact
- Jonathan Harvey
- Job Title
- Finance Director
- Category
- Consumer products / FMCG
- Experience Levels
- Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Finance Director, G's Fresh Ltd.
Robert Half Executive Search have been formally engaged by G's Fresh Limited to work exclusively in partnership to source and select a Finance Director who will form a key part the company's senior leadership team.
The Company
G's, is one of the world's leading vertically integrated family owned fresh produce companies, Established in 1952 with a 120 ha Cambridgeshire Fen farm, G's grows 20,000 ha of crops supplying the finest quality salads and vegetables to major UK, European and USA retailers.
The Role
Forming part of the senior management team, the Finance Director will focus on strong financial planning, reporting, and control. We are seeking a commercially astute, articulate, technically strong, insightful and influential leader, with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Contribute fully to the overall strategy, progress and success of G's Fresh Ltd, through a positive and pro-active input.
Drive and coordinate the G's Fresh Ltd. Board, supporting the Chairman and MD.
Provide advice and guidance to the Board on all financial matters and business decisions including CAPEX investment and potential mergers and acquisitions.
Develop comprehensive financial plans which align with G's overall strategic aims and objectives.
Maximise the value proposition for both G's, growers, and its customers.
Monitor and report on the general external operating environment, financial markets and competitor landscape.
Professionally represent G's with customers and suppliers.
Ensure timely provision of budgets, forecasts, management and financial accounts.
Work closely with the commercial teams on growth strategies, tenders, and product line profitability.
Person Specification
The Finance Director is a highly valued role in delivering the group strategic objectives and you will be integral to the continued business success at G's.
The successful candidate will have:
Commercial acumen with the ability to influence at both operational and strategic levels.
A proven track record in one of the following industries Fresh Produce, FMCG, Food Production and Manufacturing.
Industry leading commercial and technical accounting experience.
Adaptable and nimble with an ability to operate in a perishable FMCG environment.
Very strong communication skills and excellent cross functional team working skills.
High integrity and openness combined with commitment to governance.
Interested in networking, external markets, retailer environments, and competitor activity.
A real passion and commitment to live by the company's values.
Qualified member of an accountancy body; ACA, ACCA, CIMA
Degree Qualified
Remuneration
Executive level base salary + Bonus, Car Allowance, Pension, Life Insurance and a relocation package
All applications and enquiries should be directed in the first instance to Jonathan Harvey Senior Associate for the Robert Half Executive Search team.
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.