Group Finance Director

Expanding, international FMCG business is currently looking to appoint a Group Finance Director to work with the Managing Director and senior executives to drive the business forward. The Group Finance Director will also have dual role responsibility for a growing, sister company who are responsible for the shipping/transportation of their products.

Key deliverables for the Group Finance Director include:

Commercial projects: to support the Sales Director with supermarket bids/tenders; and the acquisition of a fleet of ships to move away from a leased supply-chain model.

Large, capital-expenditure projects: to enable the business to move to a new depot and to move to a new Head Office.

Finance team recruitment and development: to make several key appointments to the finance team and develop the team to work to an optimal level.

Key responsibilities for the Group Finance Director include:

• Strategic involvement with customers to achieve common growth targets
• Provide leadership to the Board's Finance and Accounting Strategy, to optimise the company's financial performance and strategic position
• Manage the company's accounting function
• Development of the financial strategy in line with the company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate
• Test the financial impact of proposed strategic objectives, validate the authenticity of forecasts and clarify the full impact of cost savings
• Ensure corporate budgeting processes are carried out and reviewed
• Prepare and present annual accounts to stakeholders
• Manage year end and audit tax compliance

Suitable applicants for the Group Finance Director position will:

• Have recent experience as a Finance Director, supporting the Managing Director and Board, within the Manufacturing or Supply Chain sectors
• Have experience in financial strategy, planning and budget management including mergers and disposals
• Have experience in streamlining department structures, saving overheads and recruiting a commercially-focused team
• Be a fully qualified accountant
• Have a commercial outlook

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact within the Group and comes at a very exciting time for the business.

The recruitment process is advancing rapidly so please don't delay your application.