Chief Financial Officer

4 weeks ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Rutherford Briant Full time
Financial Leadership Opportunity

Rutherford Briant is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Financial Director to lead our financial operations and drive business growth. As a key member of our senior management team, you will be responsible for providing strategic financial guidance and implementing robust financial processes to support our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and control the company's annual operating budget to ensure financial targets are met and statutory regulations are complied with.
  • Manage financial systems and resources, including the assessment and implementation of improvements.
  • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial information, including weekly reports, management accounts, and budgets.
  • Administer the company's financial assets, including cost control and development of cost reduction strategies.
  • Evolve budgeting models to allow for various scenarios and sensitivity analysis.
  • Integrate with all departments and provide input into tender processes.
  • Support the Managing Director in investigating new business ventures and reviewing capital investment plans.
  • Provide financial advice and guidance to managers and staff to enable them to achieve their objectives.
  • Develop and maintain all necessary systems, policies, and procedures for effective financial management.
  • Monitor external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure they are operating effectively and providing the best value to the company.
Main Working Relationships:

You will be a key member of the senior management team, reporting directly to the Managing Director and working alongside other senior managers and key stakeholders, including external partners such as banks, solicitors, auditors, insurers, and HMRC.

Requirements:
  • Fully qualified and experienced accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or other professional qualification) with a sound and proven ability to manage year-end financial accounts and cashflows.
  • Highly numerate with strong analysis skills and attention to detail, with an enquiring mind and strategic ability.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience of working in an agricultural/manufacturing/SME business and dealing with multiple entities, with demonstrable experience of working within a busy commercial environment and managing workload and multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and planning, with a high level of IT literacy (advanced user of MS Office or equivalent).
  • Detailed knowledge and experience of Sage 50 Accounting System would be advantageous but not essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


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