£30m turnover SME in the manufacturing / engineering sector recruiting an experienced senior finance partner to provide robust and effective Business Partnering to the CEO/VP of the business. Part of a larger international Group.
Job Specification
A keen eye for detail with the ability to dive deeply into processes, data, and information to provide up-to-date and pro-active insights.
Superior attention to detail and ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture.
Full responsibility for the finance function, providing financial input into strategy and project planning, monitoring business performance, and suggesting improvements to increase efficiency, insight, and control that scale with the business.
Responsible for producing the monthly management accounts, forecasting, budgeting, and annual statutory reporting, including cash and debtor management and tax compliance.
Provide business partnering to the CEO / VP to optimize financial performance and support effective business decisions.
Drive definition and implementation of standards and business-specific guidelines in financial control processes.
Liaise with auditors to ensure that annual audits are managed effectively, and the statutory accounts are accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
Candidate Profile
Qualified to degree level or equivalent with a proven track record in finance and accounting.
Possess ACA, CIMA, ACCA qualifications or equivalent.
Experience of managing people and leading a Finance team in a medium-sized business.
Key Skills
1. Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, maintains confidentiality, listens to others, and remains open to new ideas.
2. Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively, listens and responds well to questions.
3. Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
4. Leadership: Inspires and motivates others, effectively influences actions and opinions.
5. Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals.
6. Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; develops realistic action plans.
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