Commercial Director / Finance Director wanted in Facilities Management

They are a forward thinking organisation that is instantly recognisable as a Market Leader in their field, they are part of a multi-million pound turnover group and they set the standards within the market with their exceptional products and premium quality service. They have exceptional Operations, a Strong Brand Name, and Excellent Track Record on Service Delivery and set very High standards in the market place which helps them to achieve a Premium & the most Comprehensive Service & Products in the industry today. They also feel it is a great time to join the organisation as the company is growing and developing in a very impressive manner with a view to becoming the number one in the industry in the next few years.

Responsible to the CFO, you will be responsible for your own personal target and you're team target, ensuring you hit set targets, and further develop profitable sales. Key aspects include managing proposals, preparing forecasts, managing key accounts and contributing to the marketing strategy within key business areas. A critical requirement will be the ability to lead successful contract negotiations at a senior level involving both technical and commercial issues.

This role offers excellent and diverse opportunities for Career Progression into a Board position not only within the company but the group for the successful applicant so you will be a very ambitious and forward thinking individual.

Experience:

• Extensive senior finance role related to business development and deal validation for complex business development
• Track record of delivering successful results, and finding pragmatic solutions, in complex bid and commercial situations.
• International and/or multi country/regional experience - management of complexities, divergent interests, cultured in different geographies

Competencies:

• Strong commercial acumen, including operational and financial planning as well as contractual / risk management discipline
• Flexibility in working through and supporting change as the finance function is redesigned
• Process and progress driven, based on factual analytics, combined with very transparent skills (up, transversally and down) of simple financial reflexes
• Pro-activity and reactivity, combined with a strong sense of constructive challenge, thereby assisting commercial and operational teams in building solutions
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to respect deadlines
• Flexible and pragmatic, able to deal with complexity and competing priorities
• Experience in change management with demonstrated forward-thinking
• Personally role-models behaviors aligned with the Sodexo Group values (Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress) and ethical principles (Loyalty, Respect for People, Transparency, Business integrity)

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, and ability to influence decisions at the executive level
• Quick learner on business development process, deal structure, pricing, and validation.
• Ability to engage and motivate direct team
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Fluent English speaker essential.
• Other language skills advantageous.

This role offers excellent and diverse opportunities for Career Progression into more senior positions not only within the company but the group for the successful applicant so you will be a very ambitious and forward thinking individual.

To be considered for this outstanding and exciting opportunity, please send an up to date CV today.