Finance Director
- Recruiter
- Greenwell Gleeson Limited
- Location
- England, Worcestershire
- Salary
- £70000 - £90000 per annum + Benefits + Potential Equity
- Posted
- 09 Aug 2018
- Closes
- 16 Aug 2018
- Ref
- SR/14341
- Contact
- Steve Rai
- Job Title
- Finance Director
- Category
- Business Services, Construction, Energy / Utilities
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Greenwell Gleeson have been retained to recruit for a Finance Director role for a fast growing services business. Having recently gained substantial external funding they are well placed to grow the business both organically and through acquisition. In order to seize the opportunities that exist and optimises both profit and cash performance the Group is creating a new position of Finance Director.
Key Duties:
* Quickly build credibility with the Executive team
* Develop, implement, maintain robust controls and ensure all risks are identified and managed
* Deliver timely and accurate reporting & KPI's for the SMT including full statutory accounts
* Develop models to bid for new business as well as analyse current and future performance
* Shape the suite of reports that will drive the commercial decision making process of the operational & sales team, particular emphasis around complex investments decisions, pricing and product offering
* Work with the Executive team to drive the strategic direction of the business in readiness of a possible exit in the medium term
Requirements
* Hold recognised accountancy qualification
* Experience of working in the lead finance role within an SME or Division of a larger group
* Provide a demonstrable track record in delivering excellent control and reporting frameworks
* Experience of M&A including successful exits
* Provide a demonstrable track record in supporting the commercial decision making process, ultimately driving profit & cash optimisation
* Experience of working in a PE/VC backed business with experience of managing external funder relationships and raising finance
* Experience of working in a contracts or projects led business
* Demonstrates a Can do Attitude and always delivering on tasks though to a conclusion
* Intuitively able to comprehend business needs and taking appropriate decisions to drive business growth and improvement
* Hands on with an eye for detail but able to appreciate the bigger picture
* Adaptable character, strong enough to challenge whilst at the same time able to build long-term relationships with management and group
Key Duties:
* Quickly build credibility with the Executive team
* Develop, implement, maintain robust controls and ensure all risks are identified and managed
* Deliver timely and accurate reporting & KPI's for the SMT including full statutory accounts
* Develop models to bid for new business as well as analyse current and future performance
* Shape the suite of reports that will drive the commercial decision making process of the operational & sales team, particular emphasis around complex investments decisions, pricing and product offering
* Work with the Executive team to drive the strategic direction of the business in readiness of a possible exit in the medium term
Requirements
* Hold recognised accountancy qualification
* Experience of working in the lead finance role within an SME or Division of a larger group
* Provide a demonstrable track record in delivering excellent control and reporting frameworks
* Experience of M&A including successful exits
* Provide a demonstrable track record in supporting the commercial decision making process, ultimately driving profit & cash optimisation
* Experience of working in a PE/VC backed business with experience of managing external funder relationships and raising finance
* Experience of working in a contracts or projects led business
* Demonstrates a Can do Attitude and always delivering on tasks though to a conclusion
* Intuitively able to comprehend business needs and taking appropriate decisions to drive business growth and improvement
* Hands on with an eye for detail but able to appreciate the bigger picture
* Adaptable character, strong enough to challenge whilst at the same time able to build long-term relationships with management and group