My client is a rapidly expanding, diverse group with turnover of circa £65 million and they are now seeking an experienced Finance Director who will be responsible for ensuring sound financial and commercial management across the group
This is a highly varied, interesting role where typical duties will cover:
* Identify opportunities to improve revenue and margin across contracts and services
* Improving cash generation and work-in-progress cycles
* Understanding key drivers and cost behaviours across the business
* Using financial insight to challenge and improve performance alongside the board
* Working closely with operational teams across the departments to drive contract profitability and cash generation
* Supporting commercial decision making around pricing, margin, delivery models and risk across large contracts.
* Leading on budgeting and forecasting to support planning and decision making
* Provide forward looking modelling and analysis to support growth plans and risk management
* Analysis of trends, overheads, WIP and job costing to maximise returns and cash generation
* Improving visibility of contract performance level to support operational management
* Lead and develop the finance team of 8 whilst maintaining efficiency with systems, processes and reporting
* Driving improvements in data quality and analysis with commercial insight to support leadership team
* Acting as part of the board and senior leadership team
* Prepare Board Packs for meetings with the board
Ideal candidates will be:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Commercially minded
* A driven individual willing to deep dive into the business
* Good communication skills with all levels of the accounts and operational team
* Forward and creative thinking
* Analytical on figures to improve profitability and efficiency
Interviews are ongoing so apply now