Job Description
* Our client has undergone huge changes in recent years and under new ownership, has successfully turned the performance of the business around
* The Executive team are now looking for a Finance Director to support the CFO on building and developing a best in class finance function
Client Details
* My client has a rich history spanning over 180 years and is known as one of the world's largest maritime transport and logistics businesses with operations globally
* The business turns over in excess of £1bn annually and has around 2,000 employees
* Based in Woking, the company operates an office working policy, with one day working from home
Description
* This role oversees operational finance, systems, accounting, and reporting, ensuring compliance with the owners regulations
* It involves leading a senior finance management team, including a Financial Controller, Tax Manager, Treasury Manager and Finance Systems Manager whilst overseeing the wider function made up of 30+ staff
* You'll be managing balance sheet and cashflow reporting, and driving automation initiatives.
* The position also maintains the corporate structure alongside the Legal team and liaises with external auditors, pension schemes, and financial institutions.
* Additionally, it supports ongoing transformation projects and collaborates with other senior Finance leaders, while deputising for the CFO when required.
Profile
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA), preferable ex practice.
* Experienced managing external audits and leading the relationship with the auditors
* A proven leader and someone who can command respect from a finance function of 40 or so staff
* Ability to communicate at all levels (both inside and outside of the organisation)
* Ability to proactively implement change and transform, develop and performance manage a team
* Able to coordinate contributions from a variety of sources required to deliver the statutory accounts
* Strong knowledge of IFRS and UKGAAP and experience in preparation of statutory accounts.
Job Offer
* Up to 35% bonus (discretionary)
* 9% company pension contribution
* Private health care
* One day working from home
* £9,000pa car allowance