Overview
Managing Director | Green & Wolvin | Logistics, Shipping & Supply Chain
We are actively looking to engage finance executives with an engineering and manufacturing background for a new role as a Financial Director within a manufacturing business based in central Derby. The client is seeking to invest to increase current manufacturing output across multiple sites in Derbyshire. The business is a historic market leader with a turnover of circa £50M and operates across multiple sites, with a growing European and US network. You will be joining a fast-paced environment, assisting in the company\'s strategic growth and leading improvements within the current operation.
Job Description: As a Financial Director you will report to the Managing Director on a daily basis. You will have full responsibility for all financial aspects of company strategy, working strategically with the board of directors at the Derby headquarters, alongside the following areas:
* Overall responsible for leadership and strategic financial advice to ensure business objectives are met in a timely fashion.
* Direct advisor to the board of directors and Managing Director on all financial and commercial matters regarding the operation in Derby.
* Lead a team of 15 across key business areas such as finance, management accounts, human resources and IT.
* Key leader of all operational financial matters arising within the business.
* Produce, review and analyse the annual budget and drive the business towards achieving financial targets.
* Produce and review consolidated management accounts for the business group.
* Monitor financial performance, provide financial modelling and forecasts to the strategic leadership team.
* Report to the board and external stakeholders on financial performance.
* Manage external relationships with auditors, banks, insurance brokers and suppliers.
* Manage working capital and cash flow forecasts with the operational finance team.
* Manage all HMRC-relatable contact, including research & development tax submissions.
* Promote cost reductions and financial improvements across manufacturing and distribution operations through continuous improvement and stakeholder liaison.
* Manage foreign currency exposure and hedging strategies across locations.
* Responsibility for all Companies House reporting and filings.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have an expansive background in freight forwarding across import and export. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
* 5-10 years of experience in the financial field, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering-based business.
* Proven experience in a Financial Directorship, preferably within an SME.
* History of leading and managing a finance team across multiple locations and/or countries.
* Qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
* Excellent strategic commercial acumen and leadership abilities.
* Commutable to the Derbyshire area on a hybrid basis.
What\'s On Offer?
* 32 days annual leave.
* Company profit-related bonus.
* Car allowance of between £6k-£8k.
* Comprehensive company benefits account.
* Private family healthcare.
* Large opportunities to progress knowledge and exposure within an executive level of leadership across the organisation.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Manufacturing
Industries
* Manufacturing and Engineering Services
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