Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm

Global 4 Communications is looking for an ambitious and commercially focussed Finance Director to support the next phase of business growth and development - Group turnover £16m, employing circa 100 people. The Finance Director is a key management position, and will report to - and work closely with, the Managing Director.

Main Duties:

• Provide leadership to the Board's Finance and Accounting strategy, to optimise the company's financial performance and strategic position.
• Take overall control of the company's accounting function.
• Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
• Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
• Lead and develop finance teams.
• Ensure corporate budgeting processes are carried out and reviewed.
• Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
• Corporate finance: manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, and acquisitions, as appropriate.
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including customers and advisors.

Profile:

• 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.
• Strong IT skills.
• Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making.
• 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.
• Previous experience in the Telecoms industry would be of an advantage.

Working for Global 4

Global 4 is a family run company and offer a fantastic working environment. There are numerous charity events across the year, team building days, a good social life and training opportunities. The office has free on-site parking and is within walking distance from the town centre, train station and bus stops.

Company Benefits:

• Death-in Service benefit.
• Pension scheme.
• Private Healthcare.
• Holiday entitlement 25 days- increasing to 30 days with service (plus bank holidays).
• Free on-site parking.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Sky TV.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Free Tea/Coffee and fresh fruit.

Global 4 are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and a Living Wage Foundation employer