Chief Financial Officer
- Recruiter
- Gleeson Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- England, Cheshire, Crewe
- Salary
- £130000 - £170000 per annum
- Posted
- 21 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 27 Sep 2018
- Ref
- BBBH11666
- Contact
- Liz Gilliver
- Job Title
- CFO
- Category
- Business Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Chief Financial Officer - to £160k plus car, bonus, LTIPS, private health & pension -
Crewe
We are working on a retained basis with a high growth business services organization based in Crewe. With an annual turnover in excess of £500 million our client is seeking a highly competent Chief Financial Officer to lead the business through the next phase of its development. A substantial increase in activity in their market place and recent promotion of the current incumbent has led to the vacancy. The Chief Financial Officer will partner closely the Chief Executive to maximise the success of the business, drive growth activity and ensure the business delivers its financial objectives alongside driving its strategic and operational objectives.
The Role
The role of Chief Financial Officer will partner closely with the current executive team, to deliver strategies for the establishment of long-term revenue plans and corporate performance. The successful candidate must have a high level of credibility to manage a complex number of senior stakeholders including the board, the executive team, the owners and other significant external relationships.
Key areas of expertise for the Chief Financial Officer will include:
- Full P&L ownership
- Establishing and developing a highly-skilled team of direct reports.
- Working with the business development and operational teams to ensure the business maximises revenue opportunities.
- Partnering with key customer representatives to secure opportunities for new lines of business.
- Managing the budgeting & forecasting process including the introduction of robust analysis tools
- Establishing the key areas of performance and service delivery targets
- Definition and delivery of long-term financial objectives
- Working closely with industry bodies, auditors and other external parties to ensure agreed contract delivery parameters are met and future business development potential is maximised within strict guidelines
- Identification and development of areas for improvement in the use of resources across finance & commercial management
- Full responsibility for income reporting, billing and working capital management
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with ambition, integrity and highly-developed commercial aptitude to join a business that can offer genuine career growth.
The Candidate
The Chief Financial Officer we seek will have a commercial background, with an ability to strategically direct a highly complex organisation from a financial perspective. A genuine business partner, you will work to the highest standards of corporate governance with a track record in delivering innovative solutions to complex, long-term challenges. A formal accountancy qualification, with strong academics, will be highly-regarded, along with an ability to manage and engage with a wide variety of stakeholders. The successful individual will have experience in liaising directly with high-profile customers and other strategic partners.
This is statutory board director appointment and a fantastic opportunity to join one of the region's most prestigious businesses. The package for the successful Chief Financial Officer will comprise a salary of up to £160k per annum plus car, pension, healthcare, bonus and LTIP (with possible flex).
Please hit "apply", or for a confidential discussion on this role, please call Liz Gilliver on 07944 628965
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