Finance Director
* Sector: Manufacturing
* Location: Birmingham
* Salary: up to A GBP 90k + bonus, car allowance etc
We are thrilled to be working with this well:established manufacturing business We are looking for a detail:oriented, commercially focused Finance Director to join the team of 6 qualified and part:qualified finance professionals based in West Midlands.
The Finance Director will be a key member of the management team in driving improvement into the local entity, but also more broadly into the Brand strategy and P and L. The FD will be supplying clear, up to date and precise dashboard data for decision making and improvement mapping. Were looking for a genuine business partner
Responsibilities
* Month:end financial close process with an awareness of all elements of product line financial statements
* Financial analysis, performance reports, and business:driven commentary
* Administers timely forecasting cycles, strategic business plans and annual budgets with Corporate schedules
* Provides support regarding decisions to optimize manufacturing, inventory and asset resources.
* Assists with continuous process improvement of value stream Lean deployment, global sourcing, make vs buy, Capex return analysis, and alignment to the defined strategy
* Ensures cost standardization principles are applied
* Supports PL NPI/NPD teams by providing timely cost estimates, profitability analysis, and risk assessments
* Leads site accounting activities including developing processes and practices that ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and standards
* Supervises, audits the preparation and calculation of monthly/quarterly/annual rebate and commission payments
* Supervises, reviews the preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual sales and use tax for respective sites
* Manages and develops finance team
Candidate Profile
* A qualified accountant of at least 5 years PQE
* Proven success as a Finance Director or in a similar senior finance role in a manufacturing sector (essential)
* A driven, commercially astute individual, who has the ability to prioritise and manage workstreams and influence key stakeholders in the business
* Capable of driving change
* Strong leadership skills
* Able to work to tight deadlines in a fast:moving environment