Financial Director

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Director to join my retained client, a brand name with an impressive reputation, and be a key member of the Divisional board. The Finance Director will develop and contribute to the strategy and overall management of the Division which has significant growth plans.

The Finance Director is wholly responsible for the finance functions of the Division. The role will provide a sound commercial perspective on all aspects of the house building process from identification of land opportunities and investigating the profit viability, through to sales and profitability of sites post-development.  The role holder will provide accurate management information to assist the management team in making commercial decisions. The successful candidate must have innovative problem solving skills to be commercially creative. They will be forward thinking, taking a strategic approach and always be on the lookout for the next opportunity.

There will be close liaison with the Group finance function to ensure the Division meets bank facility and treasury requirements. They will network with other Divisions to find joint solutions and ensure best practice across the Group.

The role holder will also:

• Ensure cost control and management, provide accurate cash flow forecasts and ensure production of monthly management accounts, as well as production of a full audit pack to be submitted to Group Finance.
• Keep the Division updated in changes and proposed finance and legal changes as well as interpreting the impact of those changes for the business.
• Manage and support the training, development, recruitment and retention of a finance team. Ensure that team are developed to achieve the succession plan which will be required to meet the needs of the growth of the business.

Key responsibilities will include:-

• Work closely with the Managing Director and other Board members to develop, review and deliver key strategies to achieve overall Divisional Business Plan objectives.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the Division’s progress towards achieving Corporate and Business Plan objectives, highlighting and recommending areas of potential improvement and risk mitigation.
• Provide leadership and develop individual & collective performance within the team. Recruit, continuously develop required skills within the team and develop a structured succession management plan.
• Through an understanding of the market and competition, analyse opportunities, and develop and maintain internal and external relationships (networking) in order to maximise business success.
• Lead and deliver a programme of continuous Business Optimisation.
• To be a key player in influencing the strategic, commercial decisions taken by the Divisional Board.
• To lead, develop and motivate the finance team.
• To co-ordinate the provision of monthly management accounts and the financial elements of both the Re-forecasts and the annual Business Plan.
• To ensure that the division meets all necessary statutory and Group financial requirements.
• To provide effective control over the finances of the Division, including cash management.
• To communicate effectively with all departmental staff in all relevant aspects of the operation of the business.
• To liaise with other departments providing financial and commercial information and analysis, where appropriate.
• To ensure overhead costs are monitored and kept within budget.
• To manage the insurance function within the Division.
• To be aware of Health and Safety responsibilities.
• To regularly visit all sites to increase awareness.

This opportunity would suit someone who has previous experience working for a housebuilder (or is very familiar with the construction process), and managing finance functions through periods of growth. Ideally you will have operated as a Finance Director, or alternatively be an ambitious Financial Controller who can demonstrate the necessary drive, energy and experience to take on their first Finance Director appointment. A positive attitude is a necessity, as are advanced communication / interpersonal skills, with a level of gravitas to gain credibility around the Group. This is a retained assignment which is being handled by Succession, any introductions by 3^rd parties will be passed to us.

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