Job Description

A rapidly expanding manufacturing company based in Dartford are looking for a talented Finance Director to lead their finance team. The business is a UK market leader with an unrivalled reputation in their industry. The position offers the responsibility for the entire finance function and requires someone with strong leadership skills who is looking to impact the growth the ambitious growth plans of the business.

Key responsibilities:

• Management, direction and leadership of the entire finance function
• Prepare budget and regular forecasting of P&L and cash flow for the Fashion business. Provide detailed explanations to senior management for approval.
• Drive stimulus to ensure that the business adheres to budgets.
• Business partnering senior stakeholders to identify and support their needs and seek full range of business solutions as necessary.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new initiatives, strategies, and any regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and consultants
• Assess the current finance structure to improve segregation of duties and efficiencies in key finance cycles.
• Standardize and document policies and processes in line with companywide objectives to implement control improvements
• Responsible investment appraisal and integration of all M&A activities
• Overseeing the production of Management reporting

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent)
• Excellent leadership experience and qualities
• Strong financial controls and technical accounting skills
• The ability to business partnering with stakeholders
• Strong written, verbal communication, and reporting skills
• Self-motivated with ability to lead and teach others
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop multiple solutions
• Excellent proficiency in Excel