Overview
Finance & Operations Director required for a superb SME based in central Birmingham. This position is two days per week in the office, so you’ll need to live a commutable distance from the West Midlands.
Responsibilities
* Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and the board on operational matters, helping to shape strategy and support delivery of a change programme.
* Build strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and represent the company as needed.
* Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
* Monitor cash flow to ensure financial health.
* Collaborate with Head of Finance on compliance, risk and auditing functions
* Support strategic investment decisions, cost control initiatives, and growth strategies.
* Develop risk mitigation strategies, including insurance, hedging, contingency planning, and crisis response.
* Establish, maintain, and regularly review internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure integrity of financial reporting.
* Advise the Board and Audit & Risk Committees on emerging risks, compliance obligations, and governance best practices.
* Oversee procurement strategy, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
* Drive efficiencies and sustainability in procurement practices.
* Define workforce strategies including talent acquisition, development, and retention.
* Lead initiatives in data governance, analytics, and automation as necessary.
* Streamline core operational processes to maximise efficiency and scalability.
* Coordinate cross-functional teams to foster agile decision-making and continuous improvement.
* Develop contingency plans and operational risk management strategies.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role will have strong SME B2B contract-led experience, and be an ACA Chartered Accountant with at least 7 years' PQE. You'll need experience as a financial number one, but also to have been heavily involved in operations previously.
Seniority level
* Executive
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance
Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting
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