Finance Director

My client is a £20m. Materials Handling company based in Hull with a network of branch offices and depots across the UK. They are now looking to recruit an experienced FD to head up the Finance function. This is a newly created position that will report directly to the MD.

Role Description

• Managing the accounts team and day to day processing
• Work with the senior management team to grow the businesses
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Preparation and development of monthly financial reporting pack.
• Review of accounts and investigation of variances
• Preparation of annual financial budgets and monthly flexed budgets
• Daily, weekly and monthly cashflow management and forecasting
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts and liaison with the Auditors
• Managing foreign exchange exposure
• Managing credit control policies and procedures
• Managing working capital
• Overall control of all financial transactions and accountancy matters
• Developing internal audit systems and control
• Capital expenditure – evaluation and preparation of submissions
• Undertaking risk management assessments
• Analysing the impact of financial markets on the performance of products or services
• Recommending the most efficient funding options for the business
• Evaluating the financial impact of new business ventures.
• Progressing specific financial projects, such as acquisitions
• Managing direct reports including Financial Controller and ledger clerk
• Manage corporate relationships with banks, auditors and other parties 

Experience Profile

• Experienced Qualified accountant
• Minimum of 5 years at or near CFO level
• A strong technical accountant with a commercial flair.
• Capacity to influence and implement change
• An excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills. 
• The credibility and gravitas to influence at senior levels.
• Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision making
• Highly refined analytical skills to quickly review and analyse business processes
• Thorough understanding of business strategy, organisational design and other business functions. 
• Good IT skills and experience of ERP systems
• Excellent management and leadership skills.