Sewell Wallis are currently working with a growing manufacturing group with their appointment of a Finance Director. This business is made up of a group of four UK entities with one of which expecting to generate revenue that will double their turnover in the next two years. Having made three acquisitions to the group over the last four years and with more in the pipeline in the coming two years they're looking for a Finance Director who will help drive this ambitious owner managed business forward.Supported by a Head of Finance, the Finance Director will oversee a small finance team and will be responsible for the following role;
1. Be heavily involved with providing guidance and advice on financial strategy and support with optimizing the companies financial performance
2. Challenge decision making through providing financial analysis on all activities, plans and targets
3. Control the group budget to ensure that group targets are met with continuous monitoring and partnering/communication with all heads of departments
4. Ensure that all financial systems are robust and that the correct processes, controls and procedures are in place to minimize risk
5. Be the main point of contact with external parties including the bank and auditors
6. Evaluate and challenge forecasts on a departmental basis
7. Develop and present board reports detailing income and expenditure and provide commentary on variances to budget
8. Oversee the pre...