North West England
Finance Director
c£70k + Bonus + Executive Benefits
With a strong track record of organic and acquisitive growth, this market leading North West based Manufacturing company seeks to appoint a qualified and aspirational candidate genuinely seeking career advancement into a multifaceted Finance Director’s role.
This multiple-sited UK organisation enjoys strong profits and has an exciting growth vision in place. As part of a leading international Engineering & Manufacturing group, with plants around the world, they serve a diverse range of markets including aerospace, automotive, offshore oil & gas and building & construction.
In parallel with the ambition to grow this UK business to £100m, the company has embarked on a far reaching strategy of progressive change across all aspects of the organisation, underpinned by local initiatives focusing on: driving external & internal customer focus; market diversity; technology and product development; team-working; continuous improvement.
The Role:
- Partnering the MD in developing & implementing the business strategy, whilst offering financial counsel to senior team members, you would influence policy, practices and people from ‘business planning’ through to supporting key local strategies.
- Building on a raft of enhanced & streamlined financial practices, and in conjunction with a dedicated team, you would play a leading & pivotal role in the final roll-out, implementation and optimisation of a fully integrated company wide ERP system.
- Whilst internally empowering and developing the Finance function to become a ‘first-stop’ Commercial Partner to the business, externally you would forge strong relationships in support of key initiatives ranging from strategic acquisitions, capital investment & supply chain projects.
The Candidate
- Commercial, inquisitive & energetic graduate level qualified Accountant with PQE at Controller/Finance Director level, gained in a multi-site blue chip global manufacturing business environment.
- A demonstrable track record of implementing a robust mainstream ERP system, whilst improving financial processes and business performance through a period of sustained pressure & culture change is essential.
- Hands-on & team player, intellectually bright with exceptional interpersonal communications and the gravitas to inspire and influence at all levels. A decision maker & natural builder of relationships with well honed presentational skills.
Proactive, innovative and positive with a ‘can-do’ ethos – this is the character critical to the success of anyone joining this dynamic business and no more so than with the key position of Finance Director. This appointment provides an exciting opportunity for candidates with exceptional potential to demonstrate their ability to make a real contribution in achieving this company’s goals as they embark on an exciting period of change.
If you have a track record of embracing change and exceeding internal and external customer expectations, and you thrive in a ‘can-do’ environment that focuses upon results & demands successes, but creates the space & autonomy to let you deliver, please email your CV & salary details.