Finance Director

Recruiter
DragonPSR
Location
Exeter, Devon
Salary
c. £70,000 to £85,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension
Posted
24 Mar 2017
Closes
31 Mar 2017
Ref
AS206
Job Title
Finance Director
Experience Levels
Director
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Stormfront is the UKs largest premium reseller of Apple products.  Established in 2007 from their HQ in Exeter they now boast 23 stores, employ 330 staff and continue to grow from strength to strength.  At the heart of its success is an ambitious and innovative leadership team supported by a team of qualified technicians and an unwavering desire to deliver outstanding customer service.   As the business continues to evolve, finance needs to play an increasingly significant role in supporting this growth through the provision of insight and high quality advice and a talented Finance Director is now being sought.   Reporting to the CEO and supporting both him and the Board, your key responsibilities will include the following:  

  • Leadership of all periodic reporting along with commentary and analysis
  • Ownership of the Forecasting, Budgeting and Strategic Planning processes
  • Close management of Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
  • Management and development of a small finance team
  • Provision of commercial insight and robust analysis to support enhance performance
  • Identification and evaluation of new business investment opportunities
  • Streamlining and development of key business and financial systems
  • Ensuring appropriate processes and controls are in place to support the business
  • Management of key external relationships include Banks & Auditors
  • Building strong relationships across the business
  • Acting as a catalyst and enabler of change

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:  

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA)
  • Demonstrable ability to support the Board, the staff and the wider business
  • Experience with change / transformation / growth
  • Ideally knowledge of Retail, Technology or Repair (not critical)
  • A strong hands-on pragmatic approach
  • A credible and engaging "people person" with a sense of humour!

  DragonPSR has been retained exclusively for this assignment.  Any applications sent directly to Stormfront will be forwarded to them for review and consideration.