My client are very well established in their market and have a real advantage over their competitors in terms of company structure, resources and reputation. They are family-owned with a European parent and supply to the leading names in Supermarket retail. Ideally you will have experience in the food manufacturing sector.

Location; Dartford

Salary; up to £150,000 DOE

Responsibilities for this key role to include:

• Work with the Managing Director, other senior executives and non-executives
• Strategic involvement with customers to achieve common growth targets
• Provide leadership to the Board's Finance and Accounting Strategy, to optimise the company's financial performance and strategic position
• Test the financial impact of proposed strategic objectives, validate the authenticity of forecasts and clarify the full impact of cost savings
• Ensure that the company's financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including third party stakeholders and advisors.

Experience;

• Senior management experience
• Experience in the food manufacturing sector
• FRS 17
• Experience of Company pension schemes
• Excellent communication at all levels
• Experience in project management and system implementation
• Actuarial valuations
• Experienced in financial strategy, planning and budget management including mergers and disposals
• Experienced in streamlining department structures, saving overheads and recruiting a commercially focused team
• Strategic thinker
• Active qualification in ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Strong analytical approach

If you have similar experience please apply immediately and I will be in contact.