Due to internal progression, Chilworth Partnership are assisting a market leading and household brand, based in Basingstoke, in their search for a Finance Director. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this role will assume total responsibility for Finance Operations.
Responsibilities will include:
* Lead and manage the day-to-day Finance Operations, ensuring efficient delivery of services including P2P, O2C, Intercompany, Capital Accounting, Cash Management, R2R, and Payroll both locally and internationally.
* Develop and implement the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Finance Operations, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
* Lead, coach, and develop a large finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
* Ensure robust internal controls and financial policies. mitigating risks related to reporting and fraud.
* Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
* Serve as a key liaison between Finance Operations and internal stakeholders, including site finance teams, FP&A, Change Management, and IT.
* Define and monitor KPIs to measure efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness, ensuring the team also meets SLAs and operational targets.
* Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and standardise best practices across Finance Operations.
Candidate background:
* Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with extensive PQE.
* Strong background in Finance Operations or Shared Services.
* Proven experience managing large, complex finance operations teams.
* Strong expertise in ERP systems and financial automation tools.
* Comprehensive knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and reporting standards including IFRS, GAAP.
* Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability manage cross-functional and multi-department relationships.
* Natural affinity to drive change, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation at the forefront of their industry and play a key role in defining their future strategy. There is an expectation to be in the office 3 days a week.
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