Finance Director
- Recruiter
- Communicate
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- £130,000 - £150,000 + package
- Posted
- 04 Feb 2023
- Closes
- 11 Feb 2023
- Job Title
- Finance Director
- Category
- Manufacturing / Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Communicate has partnered with a FTSE-100 Manufacturing business in their search for a Divisional Finance Director operating within the wider UK business. Overseeing a c. £1B revenue division, this role is an ideal step-up for any ambitious finance director working within a major, listed business.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director for the division, you will be a key member for the senior leadership of the division. You will be responsible for leading the Finance and Commercial function at a divisional level whilst simultaneously contributing to the business’s ongoing development.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with significant brand recognition. As a core member of the finance team you will have a key position in setting financial standards and laying out future goals for the business.
Based in London, but working on a hybrid basis, this role is perfect for any ambitious individual with clear goals for the rest of their career. You will become a central member of a widespread and developed finance team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Responsibility for all aspects of governance, planning and controls
- Challenge the business to improve financial, commercial and operational performance
- Work closely with both commercial and operational functions to support business development
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting and planning processes
- Developing cost saving proposals in line with budgeting goals
- Present ideas for changes and improvements that could be made to the finance function of the business
- Lead the drive to reduce working capital across the business
Requirements for the role:
- ACA Qualified Extensive experience in audit and accounting, preferably in listed environments
- Previous leadership and management experience
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain insights from data