Location:
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Description:
Sewell Wallis is seeking a Merger & Acquisitions Finance Director for a SME with a turnover of £35m in Chesterfield. This role is within an owner-managed business with ambitious growth plans, requiring an experienced leader for their established finance team.
The role focuses on business and financial strategy and commercial operations, supporting the managing directors in driving growth and expansion.
The ideal candidate will have recent experience leading multiple successful acquisitions, both in the UK and internationally, from start to finish.
What will you be doing?
* Preparing and presenting annual budgets, financial plans, and business strategies to the Senior Leadership Team.
* Engaging in business planning and forecasting, including due diligence for acquisitions and growth initiatives.
* Supporting acquisition processes with end-to-end involvement, overseeing corporate finance activities like working capital management, hedging, and foreign currency strategies.
* Collaborating with supply chain teams to optimize financial performance.
* Analyzing financial performance and processes to identify improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
* Managing financial risks to protect the business from market fluctuations.
* Ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting standards within the finance team.
* Acting as a key contact for investors, shareholders, and funding partners, providing transparent financial data.
What skills are we looking for?
* Experience with UK and international acquisitions, including post-acquisition integration.
* Experience with due diligence, data rooms, and private equity deals (preferred but not essential).
* Strong negotiation skills and relationship management with banks and investors.
* Experience setting up international entities.
* Knowledge of US and EU tax laws (desirable).
* Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
* Experience in SME manufacturing is a plus but not required.
What's on offer?
* Competitive salary starting at £110,000+
* 13% company bonus
* Annual pay increases and recognition schemes
* On-site wellness facilities
* Complimentary food, snacks, and breakfast
* On-site parking
Please send your CV, quoting the reference, or contact Inci Evcil for more information. Due to high application volume, if you do not hear within seven days, your application was unsuccessful. Sewell Wallis specializes in recruitment across accounting, finance, HR, and business support roles, serving South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and Manchester. Visit our website for more opportunities.
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