MPJames Dewhurst

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head of Finance
Accrington
£65,000 - £80,000

 

  • Michael Page are proud to be partnering with James Dewhurst, part of Sioen Group
  • An interesting & diverse Head of Finance role based in Accrington

About Our Client

Michael Page Finance are proud to be partnering with Accrington-based James Dewhurst, part of the hugely successful Sioen Group.

James Dewhurst have grown into one of the largest global manufacturers of flexible reinforcement textiles. Their proprietary laid scrim processes, weaving technologies and lamination capabilities enable the business to offer high-performance industrial laid and woven textiles.

The bespoke reinforcement textiles are tailored to customers' requirements and the business partners closely with customers to find a solution that improves and strengthens their applications. With world-leading output capacity and widths up to 5.2m, customers can be sure that James Dewhurst has the reinforcement solution required.

The sectors that the business operate in include to name a few: health / hygiene / automotive / transport / building & construction.

After a detailed discussion with the company's impressive & experienced Managing Director, we are certain that James Dewhurst absolutely can offer a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, astute Head of Finance to join the business.

With a 18,000 sq manufacturing site in Altham, Accrington, serving a range of European customers, the operation is expansive & operates 24/7. The site has modern weaving facilities for filament, textured & spun fabrics. This exciting Head of Finance role will have financial responsibility for the Accrington site, as well as a site in the USA too.

Established in 1933 as a weaving business, the company diversified into industrial textile production in 1953 and gained the patent for Dewtex scrim in 1993. This constant diversification & innovation is a theme that has continued throughout the growth of the business.

Having bounced back from the instability all businesses faced in 2020, by January 2021 the business was already ahead of budget, with an order book quickly expanding at a rapid rate. This is in part due to the sectors that James Dewhurst supply into experiencing a huge uplift in demand as European governments in the main look to spend their way to recovery post-pandemic.

In further exciting developments, the company's turnover has the potential to grow again as the business explores entering new & as of yet untapped markets.

We expect that the candidate successfully appointed as Head of Finance will have some involvement inputting into a 5-year plan modeling a range of strategic investment opportunities, some of which are outlined above.

Industry-leading performance textiles. Protection through innovation. It makes us stronger every day.

Job Description

The core remit of this Accrington based, Head of Finance role includes providing oversight, strategic leadership, management, and coordinating the company's finance functions in accordance with the goals and objectives of James Dewhurstpart of the Sioen Group.

The role is ultimately responsible for developing a robust finance function, including ensuring best practices in terms of financial compliance, legal and governance requirements. The top 3 requirements are as follows:

1. A proven coach & team leader, able to upskill the team whilst steering the department through a period of change

2. A technically strong accountant (probably ACA / ACCA practice trained but not excluding CIMA applicants with the required experience

3. A well rounded, commercially astute finance professional who understands the dynamics of working in a manufacturing environment (ideally with standard costing/throughput accounting experience)

Further detail on the responsibilities for this brilliant Head of Finance role include...

- Forming a close, productive working relationship with the Managing Director and other members of the executive team on-site in Accrington as well as the Sioen Group Finance Function

- Becoming a trusted advisor for Finance and Accounting functions to optimise the Company's financial performance and strategic position

- Working alongside the Sioen Group Finance Function to implement the strategic direction, future strategy, management, compliance, and risk management of the company's finances. Seek out methods and practices to minimise financial risk

- Contributing fully to the development of Company strategy across all areas of the business by challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis

- As an integral member of the Senior Management team, must be hands-on in the preparation, interpretation, analysis and delivery of insightful monthly management reports and commentary to support decision making and growth plans

- Overseeing and monitoring the smooth running of Group daily and monthly financial processes, ensuring that financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.

- Overall responsibility for Finance and Payroll functions, as well as leading on the annual audit / statutory accounts process

- Establish and implement a training programme for finance employees; acting as a true coach, establishing & addressing skill gaps

The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant for this Head of Finance role will be:

* ACA, ACCA, CIMA fully qualified

* A forward-thinking, problem solver with a desire to lead a best in class finance function

* A collaborative individual with an exceptional staff management background - a true coach with a passion for developing talent

* A commercially astute professional with strong business awareness

* You will be a strategic thinker, a fluent communicator and a proven project manager

* A technically sound accountant, with an understanding of the core principles of Corporation Tax & VAT* You will have strong IT skills - ideally SAP
 

What's on Offer

The successful candidate for this sought-after Head of Finance role with James Dewhurst, part of the Sioen Group, will offer an attractive package. This includes:

- A base salary of £70,000 - £80,000 dependent on experience & seniority

- A car allowance

- A company & individual performance-related bonus

- Private health cover

- Competitive pension scheme

Overall, Michael Page are proud to be partnering with James Dewhurst on their quest for a new Head of Finance. A truly diverse, varied & rewarding position in a successful & well-established organisation.

Closing Date: 31/10/21

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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