DEFENCE SECTOR - COMMERCIAL FINANCE DIRECTORRobert half have retained the search for a Commercial Finance Director to join a pre-revenue start up that has now completed development and testing, and is set to begin manufacture and sales. You will work with the CEO to put in place the infrastructure needed to ramp up manufacturing, right size the finance team, implement a suitable ERP and both reporting and BI tools, develop pricing and go to market strategies both in the UK and internationally, review bids and contracts as well as building strong relationships with all internal stakeholders. This is an exciting time to join as they already have a wide range of customers that have placed sizeable orders, and are confident that the business will accelerate fast!This role also has a direct route to becoming the CFO within 24 months.
DUTIES:
1. You take the ownership in driving and supporting our business objectives.
2. Develop go to market strategy, pricing and bid models
3. implement a suitable ERP and both reporting and BI tools
4. Work with the CEO to put in place the infrastructure needed to ramp up manufacturing
5. Grow and develop a robust and efficient finance team
6. You will do this by partnering with our Senior Leadership team and wider management team. Based on your finance expertise and business insights, you will act as a true Business Partner: you will challenge your stakeholders and th...