Person Specification
Essential
Technical Skills
* Qualified Accountant - CIMA/ACCA/ACA
* Degree in Accounting and Finance or related field
* Experience working with senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders to influence decision-making and optimise financial performance
* Demonstrable experience in commercial finance, with a pro growth mindset
* Significant experience in a commercial finance role for at least 8 years or more
* Highly skilled in the use of MS Excel & Power Point
Desirable But Not Essential
* Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Sage Intacct) and financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Planful)
* Familiarity with data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau
* Food/Agriculture industry experience
Other Skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail
* Embraces change and enjoys the challenge of working in a fast paced environment
* Critical ability to be able to cut through complexity and simplify principles & approaches
* Professionalism and integrity with impact and presence and flexible approach to work
* Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks, able to work as part of a multifunctional team
* Critical thinking, inquisitive and prepared to challenge the norm
* Demonstrates leadership capability and the ability to influence others
* Excellent communication skills; visual, written and verbal
* Proactive, results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and meeting deadlines
* Intellectually curious, creative and critical thinker, focussed on continuous improvement
ACCA Qualified/ CIMA Qualified/ ACA Qualified/ CTA Qualified