Sewell Wallis is currently working with a growing manufacturing group for the appointment of a Finance Director. This business comprises a group of four UK entities, with one expecting to double its turnover in the next two years. Having made three acquisitions over the last four years and with more in the pipeline, they're looking for a Finance Director to 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:
* Providing guidance and advice on financial strategy and optimizing the company's financial performance.
* Challenging decision-making through financial analysis on all activities, plans, and targets.
* Controlling the group budget to ensure targets are met, with continuous monitoring and communication with all heads of departments.
* Ensuring that all financial systems are robust and that the correct processes, controls, and procedures are in place to minimize risk.
* Being the main point of contact with external parties, including the bank and auditors.
* Evaluating and challenging forecasts on a departmental basis.
* Developing and presenting board reports detailing income and expenditure and providing commentary on variances to budget.
* Overseeing the preparation of the group's financial accounts and coordinating the external audit process.
* Identifying acquisition targets.
* Holding responsibility for contract reviews and negotiations.
Suitable candidates will have the following background:
* Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with significant experience operating at this level for an SME manufacturer.
* Experience of identifying acquisition opportunities and managing the purchase and integration into the group is ideal, but not a prerequisite.
* Exceptional leadership skills and first-class communication abilities, with the capacity to effectively communicate at all levels across the wider business.
For more information, please contact Kayley Haythornthwaite.
To apply, please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.
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