Finance Director

ABPM as experts in financial recruitment are supporting a key client in this strategically important appointment to the Group Board your responsibilities will include:

- Production of internal and group financial reporting on a timely and accurate basis.

- Manage and control working capital through review of stock controls and systems.

- Instigate a suite of KPIs appropriate to the departments across the business.

- Preparation of financial forecasts, budgeting and cashflow projections.

- Providing objective direction and support to the business on the financial and commercial implications of all key decisions.

- Participating in longer term business planning.

- Contributing to the strategic development of the business

- Accurate maintenance of balance sheet-liaising with all levels of personnel in providing management accounts information & ensuring that the group maintains a high level of adherence to accounting policies & best practices.

- Introduction of new practices into the business if deemed appropriate

The Individual

- Intellectually robust and commercially focused with sound judgement and strong inter-personal skills.

- Qualified accountant with a number of years PQE ideally gained in manufacturing and service orientated businesses.

- Capable of dealing effectively with all levels of personnel; therefore good interpersonal skills & evidence of strong leadership and team working skills.

- Project management skills: able to effect & manage change.

- Strong analytical skills, able to understand the numbers and the issues they relate to.