Commercial Finance and Compliance Director
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FD Recruit are working with an award-winning, market-leading, end-to-end manufacturing and engineering business based in South Wales to source a strategically focused, hands-on Commercial Finance and Compliance Director. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at an exciting time in its growth journey and make a significant strategic and commercial contribution to help shape the company for sustainable growth and success.
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of Finance, IT, HR and Quality Control and Systems. This crucial position reports to, and will work in conjunction with, a Managing Director who is highly driven and passionate about the business. The Commercial Finance and Compliance Director will be instrumental in managing, streamlining and improving processes across the organisation with a focus on total business development and growth, and to complement and challenge the Managing Director’s skillset.
Responsibilities
* Provide commercial and financial insight, support, management and control for the Leadership team, and the Board
* Work with the business to support enhanced profit through sales and margin growth with cost containment, including significant input for major commercial actions and decisions (e.g., capital investments)
* Lead financial planning and management and coordinate the annual budget process
* Control all financial transactions and accountancy matters, including audit systems
* Ensure regulatory requirements of statutory bodies are met regarding the company’s financial affairs and ensure filings are completed in a timely manner
* Manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation and equity
* Manage key external financial relationships (banking, legal, etc.)
* Provide cash flow forecasting and maintain a long-term cash forecast
* Responsible for supply and analysis of MI and management reporting
* Formulate financial targets and budgets in accordance with the strategy determined by the Board
* Manage all IT and systems needs, including network and server infrastructure, in cooperation with the IT Assistant, and liaise with external service providers
* Manage stock take and stock valuation, including product costing updates as necessary, with regular substantial review as required
* Oversee HR in conjunction with the HR Coordinator; discuss particular cases with the Managing Director regarding policy, approach, actions, responses
* Oversee significant disciplinaries and grievances, taking direct involvement where necessary (e.g., hearings, appeals)
* Act as Quality Systems Manager
* Maintain ISO 9001:2015 accreditation (including NHSS Scheme 6), oversee Internal Audit and CAR process, keep current, process, summarise and chase actions
* Oversee procedure/manual updates as necessary, maintain and report measures
About You
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with at least 5 years’ experience in senior finance positions
* Experience in a manufacturing or engineering organisation is essential; exposure to management of other commercial areas within a business is desirable
* Excellent understanding of budgeting and financial management at a corporate level
* Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate staff across multiple areas of the business
* Ability to communicate effectively, both internally and externally in a highly professional manner
* High standards of personal integrity and professionalism, building trust and credibility
* Responds positively and works constructively under pressure
* Strong analytical skills for strategic problem solving and decision making
Our client offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including significant pension and bonus (with potential for sharing options), company car, life and family health cover, and flexible/hybrid working by negotiation. Location: Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant, long-term impact, partner with a passionate Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team, and contribute to the growth and success of a respected business. Remuneration is dependent on experience.
Location: Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom
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