Director of Strategic Operations

4 hours ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Universal Business Team Full time
Key Responsibilities
  • Financial Management: Develop and implement financial strategies to manage and reduce debt, provide regular updates on accounts payable and receivable, and prepare weekly financial forecasts.
  • Operations Optimisation: Plan and model demand for stock, update product pricing, perform root cause analysis on product issues, and identify best practices for process improvement.
  • Client Services Management: Negotiate contracts with clients and oversee installations to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Strategic Management: Oversee the management of new premises and OEM partnerships, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Leadership and Development: Report to the General Manager for EMEA, cultivate a growth-oriented environment, and lead teams to achieve high performance and success.

 

Experience Required
  • Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the contracting and/or interiors market would be highly desirable.
  • A manufacturing background understanding quality control would be advantageous.
  • Full understanding of lean processes reducing waste, continuous improvement and improving efficiency.
  • Strong commercial awareness ideally within a growing SME business or medium sized company with international presence.
  • Strong competency in strategic planning and business growth.
  • Financial expertise and experience in reporting and management information.
  • Working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics.
  • Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
  • UBT 3MAC or equivalent qualification; UBT ABM or similar is a plus.

 

What Our Client Offers
  • Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 (negotiable).
  • Car allowance: £8,000 per annum.
  • Excellent holiday package.
  • Profitshare bonus scheme.
  • Collaborative working environment.
  • Necessary tools of the trade (phone, laptop).
  • Complimentary access to educational tools like UBT OBC Forum and LinkedIn Learning.
  • An opportunity to work with a global company, sharing best practices and driving real change.

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