Job Description

The Finance Director will be a key member of the Executive team and responsible for the following key deliverables:

• Form a close working relationship with the Managing Director and the wider Senior Leadership Team
• Lead and own the finance strategy to help optimize the company’s financial performance and commercial position
• Take overall control of the company’s accounting function
• Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth
• Ongoing development of the monthly board pack including the preparation and presentation of financial information, value-added commentary, KPIs and analysis to help the board understand better and improve the performance of the business
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts
• Create monthly reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts
• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities
• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation
• Take ultimate responsibility for the company cash management policies and performance
• Form opinion and evaluate impact of technical matters/disclosure and recommend appropriate policies to senior management/audit committee
• Planning, creating and reviewing the preparation of monthly consolidated accounts and reports to the Board of Directors
• Ensure the presence of robust financial controls and risk management frameworks
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including customers, suppliers, bankers and advisors
• Support the Managing Director by playing a key part in the expansion of the business through sound financial stewardship
• Overall responsibility for IT Network management, GDPR legislation, and the role of Data Protection Officer and procedures/protocol in the event of a data breach
• Key contact for external advisors including auditors, tax advisors, etc.
• Ownership of the Company Secretary duties
• Oversight of Company HR

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

An experienced finance professional with a proven track record of success within a similar, challenging role. A background working in a heavy engineering/manufacturing based business. Experienced in working with a Board, building their confidence in the reporting, financial models and processes/controls. Willing to take ownership for driving performance across the business, seeking involvement and engagement in all value drivers appropriately. A strong relationship builder who will challenge and collaborate internally and externally. Extremely strong commercial acumen with the skills to input positively into commercial contracts, customer/supplier relationships and any other drivers that can boost financial performance. Have an empathy with other manufacturing business functions including sales, engineering, production, etc. Have an understanding of contract basics, and be familiar with international currency accounts and secure methods of payment (letters of credit for example), bank guarantees, etc. A good strategic thinker who can execute key decisions in a balanced way, effectively assessing the risk versus opportunity equation. Experience of operating in a mid-sized, privately owned business would be useful but not essential. Previous experience of working in an international business would be advantageous but not essential. It is not necessary to have worked in an Employee Owned business before, nor even to have had exposure to EO, but applicants should have an interest in this business model and be able to embrace the philosophy that goes with it. Degree qualified with a strong academic track record. Professionally qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, ACMA,CIMA) with PQE consummate with a role at this level of responsibility. Knowledgeable on current accounting standards and any proposed changes that are applicable to the business. Ability to priorities and adapt to workload. Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with an ability to influence key members of senior management. Ability to assess and drive business improvement projects. Excellent IT skills, with a proven track record in optimizing finance systems. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Brings energy and naturally motivates teams. High levels of drive and personal commitment to achieve success. Remains calm when under pressure. Commercially curious and relishes challenges. Results driven and respect for deadlines. Anticipates stakeholder needs. Ability to wear “multiple hats” when required in what is a broad and exciting role. Not afraid to challenge the status quo and evaluate/present alternatives as required. Strong team player. Education: Bachelor's (preferred). Experience: Management: 1 year (preferred).