Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Description:
Sewell Wallis is seeking a Merger & Acquisitions Finance Director for a SME (35m T/O) in Chesterfield. This role is with an owner-managed business with ambitious growth plans, requiring an experienced leader for their established finance team.
Your primary focus will be on business and financial strategy and commercial operations, supporting the managing directors in achieving growth and expansion.
The ideal candidate will have recent experience leading successful acquisitions, both UK and overseas, from start to finish.
What will you be doing?
1. Preparing and presenting annual budgets, financial plans, and business strategies to the Senior Leadership Team.
2. Engaging in business planning and forecasting, including due diligence for acquisitions and growth initiatives.
3. Supporting acquisition processes with end-to-end involvement; overseeing corporate finance activities such as working capital management, hedging, and foreign currency strategies.
4. Collaborating with supply chain teams to enhance financial performance.
5. Analyzing financial performance and processes to identify improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
6. Managing financial risks to protect the business from market fluctuations and threats.
7. Ensuring compliance of the finance team with all regulatory and reporting standards.
8. Acting as a key contact for investors, shareholders, and funding partners, providing transparent financial data.
What skills are we looking for?
* Experience with UK and international acquisitions, including post-acquisition integration.
* Experience with due diligence and data room management; private equity deal experience is a plus.
* Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage relationships with banks and investors.
* Experience setting up international entities.
* Knowledge of US and EU tax laws is desirable.
* Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
* Experience in an SME manufacturing environment is beneficial but not essential.
What's on offer?
* Competitive salary starting at £110,000+
* 13% company bonus
* Annual pay increases and recognition schemes
* On-site wellness facilities
* Food, snacks, and breakfast provided
* On-site parking
To apply, send your CV quoting the reference and the website where you found this advert. If you do not hear within seven days, your application was not successful. Sewell Wallis specializes in recruitment for finance, HR, and business support roles across South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and Manchester. Visit our website for more opportunities.
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