Financial Director Lead
24 hours ago
About Us
">Acuity Associates is a market-leading company specializing in food safety compliance solutions. We serve the food production, hospitality, and retail sectors, providing essential equipment.
We have experienced impressive growth with a current turnover of £20 million and are poised for ambitious 30% year-on-year expansion over the next five years.
">Job Description:
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- Lead strategic financial planning to support the company's growth trajectory, driving annual growth beyond 20% to achieve 30%.">
- Develop and execute future-oriented financial reporting and forecasting, leveraging our ERP system to produce insights that drive decision-making and growth.">
- Expand into European markets, focusing on strategic acquisitions, and manage capital to support sustainable growth.">
- Oversight across HR, Legal, Compliance, and IT functions, enhancing operational efficiencies across the business.">
- Analyse trends within the customer base and product lines using data analytics, enabling us to stay adaptable in a competitive market.">
- Optimize tax planning and dividend management to maximize shareholder returns and operational efficiency.">
- Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, supporting professional growth of long-standing team members.">
- Establish financial structures positioning the company for a potential sale or liquidity event within the next 5-7 years.">
Requirements:
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- A qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or CCAB equivalent) with substantial experience in senior finance roles, as CFO or Finance Director.">
- Proven experience in strategic financial planning, acquisitions (especially within European markets), and managing capital for growth.">
- Strong background in scaling businesses and preparing them for a successful exit or liquidity event.">
- Previous exposure to compliance-focused or product-driven sectors, such as food, manufacturing, or distribution, is a plus.">
- Exceptional leadership skills and a collaborative approach to foster a high-performing finance team.">
Salary:
">£100,000 - £150,000 basic, depending on experience and qualifications.
">Contact Information
">Please apply through our website.
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