Lead Financial Strategist
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Group Financial Director to lead our financial and IT operations. The role will be pivotal in driving growth and identifying opportunities for strategic improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Financial Leadership: Collaborate in the development and implementation of financial strategies to support growth, providing financial insights and recommendations to the executive team.
* Acquisitions and Portfolio Growth: Collaborate with advisors to assess risks and opportunities, optimize financial and systems performance, and manage integration of acquired businesses.
* Gross Margin and Profitability Analysis: Monitor gross margin fluctuations, identify underlying drivers, and recommend corrective actions to ensure pricing, cost structures, and operational efficiencies support sustained profitability.
* EBITDA and Cash Flow Optimization: Implement strategies to achieve an EBITDA-to-cash conversion rate over 75%, drive cash flow improvements, and manage working capital cycles.
* Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the preparation of budgets and forecasts for corporate and portfolio levels, developing scenario analyses to evaluate the financial impact of growth initiatives.
* Financial Reporting, Systems, and Compliance: Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, and managing group audit and tax procedures.
Requirements
To succeed as a Group Financial Director, you will require:
* Strong Financial Leadership Skills: Experience in senior financial leadership roles, with a strong understanding of product-based manufacturing businesses.
* Systems Knowledge: Significant experience leading ERP systems and MI tools, preferably with Sage X3.
* Gross Margin Analysis: Demonstrable experience in managing gross margin dynamics and analyzing cash conversion.
* Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data clearly.
* Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams.
What We Offer
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape the financial and systems foundation of our organization, driving growth and shaping the future of our investments. Our organization offers competitive remuneration and the chance to leave a lasting impact.