Finance Director

Finance Director - premium manufacturing business

Chester/North Wales Border

£85k+ package

Greenfield Technologies is a privately-owned manufacturing business with subsidiaries specialising primarily in the automotive, oil & gas and petro/chemical process industries. The Swiss-owned group is UK-based with both existing and planned overseas subsidiaries. Offering solid financial credentials, and a successful track record established over the last 70 years, Elmac Technologies and KnitMesh Technologies operate globally with a blue-chip customer base. A recent restructuring and re-financing initiative will facilitate international expansion and a continued and rapid increase in both sales and profits.

The Role
Reporting to the Managing Director and leading the accounts team you will be responsible for:

• The financial aspects of the 3-year strategic business plan and annual budgets
• Preparation and analysis of the monthly Management Accounts and KPIs
• Review and implementation of appropriate financial control policies and procedures
• Cash flow management and relationships with banks and other capital providers
• Statutory reporting, regulatory compliance and relationships with key financial advisors
• Tax planning and financial risk management eg Forex hedging and trading terms etc
• Administration of the company’s payroll and pension scheme
• The IT function including effective use of the Syspro ERP and CRM systems
• Regular interaction re commercial terms with key customers and suppliers
• Willingness to get involved at an operational / hands-on level when necessary

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a significant relevant experience
• Experience of an international, multi-site and/or manufacturing environment an advantage
• An understanding of product costing and pricing in a multi-currency environment
• Commercially astute with ability to operate proactively and at a strategic level
• Strong IT skills and experience of a modern ERP system
• High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance
• Ability to build a high-performance team and a real desire to influence change
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and excellent communication skills

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary - £85k package including high basic + bonus scheme
• Fully-expensed car or car allowance
• Enhanced Contributory Pension, Life Assurance and Medical Insurance cover
• 25 days annual holiday

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