Job Description
Director of Finance
* Annual Salary: £140,000 - £150,000 per annum plus £11k Car Allowance
* Location: Northwich, Cheshire
* Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a Director of Finance to lead the financial strategy and ensure the financial integrity of the operations for a powerhouse FMCG organisation. This pivotal leadership role requires a combination of financial acumen, governance expertise, and visionary leadership to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Breakdown of the Role:
Relationship Development
* Develop strong, trusting relationships with peers who have responsibility for all functions as the leadership team within the Group
* Provide leadership, support and guidance to the wider Finance teams within the business
* Establishing effective relationships with site management teams is critical to success in this role
* Promote a business partnering approach between Finance and the other functions within the business.
* Work collaboratively, building strong effective relationships and links with colleagues in the US.
* Engage proactively and constructively with external stakeholders
Financial Excellence
* Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies that align with the organisation's long-term goals.
* Collaborate with company leadership to drive business transformation and innovation
* Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance.
* Ensure robust financial governance and risk management practices to safeguard the organisation's assets and reputation.
* Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic initiatives
Financial Governance
* Financial reporting, statutory accounts; extended trail balance; Directors report; Notes to the accounts; UK FRS 102
* Monthly Accounts including Consolidated pack; Commentary; Variance Analysis; Accounting Policy owner; SAP owner; Balance sheet sign off; GRC reporting; Letter of representation – half year and full year accounts.
* Weekly Accounts including P KPIs; Y&E
* Treasury including Cash management; Foreign Exchange – strategy & implementation
* Payroll, including HMRC compliance, payroll reporting and governance.
Commercial
* Strategic Plan, including Financial Models
* Annual Business Plan, including Sales plan; Operations plan; P&L
* Forecasting including Sales/cost of sales/gross margin/overheads/P&L/balance sheet/variance analysis
* Sales support including Customer and product profitability; Key contract negotiations; Pricing strategy/costings; Reconciliations; Credit limits; Credit insurance
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Full Qualified Accountant – ACA/ACCA or CIMA
* Ideally Practice trained with Industry experience
* Demonstrated expertise in financial management, governance, and strategic planning.
* Ideally experience of working within a multi-site or international organisation
* FMCG experience preferred
Benefits:
* Superb base salary as well as a yearly 30% bonus scheme
* £11,000 per year car allowance or company car
* Regular travel opportunities between manufacturing sites.
* Support for continuous professional development.
This is a superb role that, for the right person, will be a great opportunity to work for an organisation that really puts the employee at the forefront of what they do. With interviews to be set up ASAP, this is a role not to be missed out on so please apply via the link.