New Role! Interim Finance Director required asap to provide support to a growing division of an international business based in Somerset. This is a pivotal role within the business and you will work closely with the managing director to drive performance and help the business operate efficiently to continue to grow. If you enjoy a balance of operational and strategic challenges and have a passion for manufacturing, then this role would suit you.
You will be a trusted advisor to the SLT and lead the finance function on a daily basis. Your responsibilities will include:
* Form and maintain appropriate controls, procedures, team, and systems to manage the risk appetite for the business in its current state of investment, growth, and opportunity capture.
* Drive performance as a true commercial business partner and exceed the targets in growth plans.
* Build and maintain clear business performance dashboarding and reporting for easy interpretation of performance delivery.
* Ensure constant monitoring of financial performance management, both day-to-day and strategic.
* Manage stock and inventory with a strong focus on working capital efficiency and cash management.
* Ensure system automation and IT development to support a controlled, efficient, and measured environment.
* Help the business deliver against the plan through on-point KPI's and forecasting.
* Assist the business to be more analytical, data-driven, and outcome-focused.
* Work with the business teams to understand the story behind the numbers.
* Support group reporting requirements, control, and risk management, ensuring a strong governance environment.
We are looking for an experienced, qualified finance director with a background in manufacturing. This is not a remote role, so we are looking for accounting professionals who can commute daily to site. The role is for an initial 6 months.
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