Finance Director - Wells & Co. - Bedford, Bedfordshire
Company Description
Wells & Co are currently going through an exciting Business Change programme bringing in opportunities for significant expansion across our Pub Division and Brewery in Bedford. To ensure the ongoing success we are looking for a Finance Director to drive productivity allowing greater focus on the value-added services the finance department can offer to a customer focused retail business.
Reporting to the CFO, this role has responsibility for the entire function within the group providing exceptional financial management, insight, and challenge to support and accelerate the performance of the business. You will be expected to communicate to all levels across the business, to ensure there is a clear vision and clarity of expectations at every level.
As a Key Member of the Operating Board the successful candidate will have the chance to get involved in high profile projects and be excited about being a part of a changing and evolving culture.
Strictly NO AGENCIES
Position
* Day to day accountability and development of the finance department making stand-alone decisions across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Financial and Management Accounting
* Monthly financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, 5-year financial plans and all statutory financial reporting
* Presentation of financial results and insights to the Board and to non-finance stakeholders
* Play a key role in the formulation of the business's strategy
* Managing and overseeing the taxation affairs of the business and liaising with the external tax firm for specialist advice
* Managing the External Auditor relationship and ensuring the organisation is compliant with accounting standards
* Overseeing the company's banking and borrowing arrangements and Managing relationships with Investors and Bank
* Managing and overseeing the company’s financial systems
* Overseeing commercial decision making from tender analysis, margin analysis, and pricing analysis
* Advising and implementing best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costs
* Advising on market changes and providing strategic financial recommendations to the Board
* Grow and develop our retail focus and ensure the finance function is structured to offer the level of services our customers require
Requirements
* ACCA or ACA Qualification with experience in a senior financial managerial position
* Trained and qualified within a Top 10 Accountancy Firm and have 4-5 years PQE in industry
* A strong commercial understanding of a multi-site retail / hospitality business
* High cognitive intelligence - sound decision making skills based on accurate and timely analyses
* Excellent stake-holder management, working cross functionally to ensure that the right financial information is provided to ensure decisions can be made quickly and effectively
* Exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate and manage staff at all levels
* Strategic thinking, planning and creative problem-solving skills
* Hands on experience of implementing new systems as well as driving improvement and efficiencies in existing systems and processes
* Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and financial reporting software
* Ability to demonstrate gravitas as a functional expert and be able to explain complex ideas to Finance and Non-Finance colleagues
* Time Management and Workload Planning Skills (essential)
* Developed presentation skills including board presentations
Other information
What’s in it for you?
* Salary to £120,000 + Bonus
* Co Car allowance £8.4k
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension & Life Assurance
* 30% discounts off dining & Beer
* Fun culture surrounded by great people
No Agencies!