Finance Director
- Recruiter
- Nevard Roland Executive Search
- Location
- Essex
- Salary
- c. £65k, bonus, potential equity stake
- Posted
- 23 Aug 2017
- Closes
- 30 Aug 2017
- Ref
- 17127
- Job Title
- Finance Director
- Category
- Leisure
- Experience Levels
- Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Finance Director
Ref: 17127
Leisure Sector
Essex
c. £65k, bonus, potential equity stake
Our client is a market leader within its segment of the leisure market. Privately owned, the business is expanding and has plans to secure an AIM listing.
The importance of this role within the leadership team cannot be understated as it touches on all aspects of the business to include not only finance but also IT, logistics and procurement.
The Role
- Oversee all aspects of financial management and control, identify areas for process improvement.
- Work closely with the MD by proactively contributing to the strategic and tactical direction of the business through provision of sound commercial advice and accurate and timely data.
- Implement such changes to procedures and processes as may be required in the functional areas included in the span of control with the goal of ensuring that the business can run smoothly and profitably.
- Lead functional team members to achieve their full potential through effective performance management, coaching and direction.
The Candidate
- Qualified accountant who can demonstrate strong financial management skills alongside a positive impact on improvements to, and management of, IT, logistics and procurement activity.
- Capable of contributing to the strategic development of the business through confident communication skills and intellect.
- Proven leadership skills alongside tenacity and an eye for detail. Adaptable, assertive, open-minded and resilient.