Finance Director

* Supporting the board team with financial advice and strategic planning
- Provide advice and analysis on operational efficiencies, projects & contracts
- Continually review, and implement improved financial control procedures
Finance Director
Heathrow
£65k + car allowance + Bonus
My client is a 20+ year established, Transport and Warehouse business supporting the Freight industry, operating across a large and varied customer base, located at the UK's largest and busiest airports. We are delighted to support in their search for a FinanceDirector to join their very successful and growing business at their main site near Heathrow.
Reporting to the MD, this is a key role where you will have responsibility for the preparation and production of the business management accounts within the Primary Distribution sector and to support the strategic direction and development of the business byensuring management make well informed decisions, which support the progression of business goals and the future stability and growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities:

- Provide advice and analysis on operational efficiencies, potential projects and new contracts to ensure they are cost effective and within budget.
- Supporting the board team with financial advice and strategic planning
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Managing Director and senior management teams to ensure the business is developing to its full potential.
- Develop, prepare and produce management accounts, forecasts and weekly reports for each area of the business, which are accurate and fit for purpose including development of KPIs for regular reporting.
- Lead, develop and motivate direct reports to ensure they reach their full potential and subsequently contribute to the overall performance of the business and deliver a world class service.
- Continually review, and implement improved financial control procedures, systems and processes to ensure an effective and efficient service is being delivered.
- Provide timely and accurate information / reports to enable the Senior Management Teams and Board of Directors to make informed strategic and operational decisions, highlighting any areas of concern.
- Be main point of contact in the annual statutory audit to certify that all processes, procedures and legislative requirements are being adhered to.
- Prepare budgets and forecasts to meet each sites business, financial and strategic targets.
- Lead on the completion of all year-end procedures in accordance with legislative requirements and business processes.
- Manage the cash management and credit control to ensure it is accurate and effective
Key Skills:

- Clear & proven financial management experience
- Critical Information Seeking, Analytical Thinking, Conceptual Thinking
- Both working and technical knowledge of accountancy
- Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
- Ability to analyse data and produce accurate reports
- Be Strategic planning & commercially astute
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very well-established but continually growing business in a key role as part of their growth bringing great opportunities for the right person.