Job Description
A newly created, high-impact board level role reporting to the UK CEO and working closely with the PE/VC backers.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting across the group.
2. Deliver clear and actionable financial insights to the Board and senior management.
3. Manage cash flow and liquidity to support operational needs and strategic investments.
4. Drive working capital optimisation and oversee debt and investment strategies.
5. Lead cost-efficiency initiatives to enhance profitability whilst enhancing performance.
6. Ensure full compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and tax legislation.
7. Lead the external audit process and statutory account preparation for all group entities.
8. Collaborate with Managing Directors to shape and execute strategic business plans.
9. Lead financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and modelling.
10. Develop and maintain pricing models to support commercial bids and production teams.
11. Support contract negotiations with financial insight to maximise commercial outcomes.
12. Prepare investment business cases and evaluate M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships.
13. Inspire and lead finance teams across group companies, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability, promoting talent development and succession planning.
14. Ensure the finance team has the capabilities to support business growth and strategy.
15. Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, insurers, pension providers, legal advisors, and consultants