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Chief Financial Officer

Employer
SF Recruitment
Location
Birmingham
Salary
GBP150000 - 200000 per year benefits and equity
Closing date
25 May 2019

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Sector
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Analyst
Position/Level
Professional / Specialist
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English
SF have been retained by a market leading, multi site manufacturing business to source a commercially aware and leadership savvy Chief Financial Officer for their £200m turnover business.

Working alongside a business' CEO and COO the CFO will not only be an exceptional accountant and hands-on with company finances but will also be commercially aware, advising on the best path of growth for the business.

The role of the CFO has overall control and responsibility for all financial aspects of company strategy and is expected to analyse figures and implement recommendations based on these findings, with the most profitable outcomes.

Often managing and leading a team through difficult periods including month end, year end and annual budgeting, the CFO will have excellent communication skills with all levels of staff, often having to work with various departments to help them plan and manage their own budgets.

The role includes, coordinating corporate finance and managing company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity and acquisitions as and if appropriate.

Person Specification

- Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification.
- Meet the requirement for a commercially astute, articulate, technically strong, dynamic, insightful and influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
- Exceptional communication skills at all levels. Be able to command the time and respect of senior colleagues.
- Strong IT skills.
- Strong ethical standards, high integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.
- Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.
- Capable of operating 'hands on' when needed and always demonstrating a very high level of commitment to the business.
- A natural orientation to get out of the office and into the business
- Will have had experience at senior level within a large independent PE Backed business.
- High volume manufacturing experience in a business to business environment (ideally automotive).
- Experience of managing overseas activities and foreign currencies

This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/86078534

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