1. Autonomy within the role
2. Commercial exposure
About Our Client
The candidate would be working for a well-established group operating within diverse business working and established in multiple sectors:
3. Operating Subsidiary: A large-scale production business that grows and supplies products for the UK retail and amenity markets.
4. Holdings Company: A large production firm that manages retail and assets used by the operating business
5. Culture: The group fosters a "can-do" administrative culture dedicated to supporting operational units and utilising modern ERP systems.
Job Description
The core of the role involves high-level analysis and hands-on operational support:
6. Financial Integrity: Performing regular P&L and Balance Sheet reviews and maintaining robust financial stewardship over business-wide projects.
7. Operational Optimisation: Collaborating with teams to control costs, improve sales margins, and ensure accurate stock costing vital task in a retail production environment.
8. Strategic Planning: Managing budgets, strategic forecasts, capital expenditure (CapEx), and competitor analysis.
9. New Revenue Streams: Providing financial oversight for the E-commerce section and analysing new retail sales channels.
10. Systems Development: Working with IT to evolve the ERP system to improve data quality and optimise production output.
The Successful Applicant
11. The ideal candidate is a proactive "relationship builder" who balances technical expertise with emotional intelligence:Qualified: Must hold an appropriate accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, etc.).Experience: Proven history of acting as a "value-add" partner rather than just a back-office accountant, preferably with experience in a retail or operational setting.Personality: Resilient, determined, and energetic. They must be comfortable "challenging" the business while remaining diplomatic and sensitive to team dynamics.Mindset: Enjoys a challenging environment and possesses the "will to drive success" within a commercial framework.
What's on Offer
While specific salary figures are not listed, the role offers several professional advantages:
12. Diverse Exposure: The opportunity to manage finances for both a fast-moving retail production business
13. Influence: Direct access to the Finance Director and the Senior Management Team, allowing the candidate to truly shape business strategy.
14. Project Leadership: A key seat at the table for business-wide improvement projects and digital/ERP system development.
15. Stability: A permanent position within a reputable, long-standing organisation with a clear focus on environmental standards and operational excellence.