Job Description
HW Finance are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, sixth-generation family-owned business with a diverse portfolio of companies across maritime services, logistics, travel, property and renewables.
A a newly created leadership role, reporting directly to the CFO, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the Group’s finance function, lead financial strategy and deliver high quality reporting to support the business’ continued growth.
Key Responsibilities:
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* Oversee Group accounting, forecasting and management reporting
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* Ensure compliance with statutory and external reporting requirements
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* Develop and embed robust financial processes and controls
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* Provide insight and strategic recommendations to the CFO and leadership team
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* Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flow models
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* Manage banking, insurance and key stakeholder relationships
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* Mentor and develop the Group finance team
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* Support operational and strategic decision-making across the Group
Candidate Profile:
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* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
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* Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role — ideally at Group level
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* Strong technical skills — statutory accounting, tax, audit, controls
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* Commercial and strategic mindset
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* Excellent leadership, mentoring and stakeholder management abilities
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* Comfortable in a fast-evolving environment — driving improvements and adding value