Finance Director
- Employer
- Howett Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Ltd
- Location
- Northampton
- Salary
- From £80,000 to £90,000 per annum
- Closing date
- 21 Oct 2020
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- Sector
- Financial Services
- Responsibilities
- Accounting, Analyst, Finance
- Position/Level
- Director, Professional / Specialist
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Language
- English
Market leading International Manufacturing company require ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Finance Director to undertake an exciting, newly created, position based at UK Head Office in Northampton.
About the Role
Reporting to the Managing Director the Finance Director will be responsible for the provision of both Financial and Management Accounts.
In addition, the jobholder will be responsible for formulating a clear financial strategy, appropriate for, a successful, international manufacturing company.
Key duties include:
- Chairing the weekly business review with the Sales & Production Directors
- Formulating the annual strategic plan
- Preparation of the annual budget & review
- Full month-end close process including monthly management reporting pack to Group FD
- Overseeing a finance team of 6
- Ensuring all financial systems are robust and compliant
- 12 month rolling forecast for P & L and Balance Sheet
- Monthly & quarterly revenue forecasting
- Responsible for contract reviews, pricing policy and new business tenders
- Evaluating operational results and identifying trends, risks & opportunities
- Management of working capital and company cash-flow
- Responsibility for FX reporting and hedging
- Completion of financial analysis including discounted cash flow, ROI and make/buy decisions
- Pricing proposals for new business and capital investments
- Cost accounting and analysis
- Oversee internal & external audits
- Driving improvements in processes & procedures
- Ensuring compliance with Group policies
- Company champion to implement & improve the new ERP system
About You
Applicants for the Finance Director will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a proven track record within an international SME environment, operating within the manufacturing or distribution sector
In addition, you will be a strong communicator with a hands-on approach and the ability to build solid relations with other heads of department
The job holder will continually develop internal systems & controls and seek to instill a strong culture of financial accountability across the organisation
Things You Should Know:
- 27 days holiday
- Pension
- Parking
- 20% Bonus
- car allowance
Howett Thorpe recruit for roles within accounts payable, credit control, payroll also covering accounts assistants, audit, management accounts, financial accounts, analysts, financial controllers, financial directors, corporate finance, tax including all part qualified and qualified vacancies.
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days please assume that you have not been successful.
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