Senior Financial Director
2 months ago
Dunnington, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Thorn Baker Construction
Full time
Job Title: Group Finance DirectorThorn Baker Construction, a leading provider of modular construction solutions, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Group Finance Director to join their leadership team as part of their ongoing growth and development.
What We Offer:
- Market Leading salary and benefits package
- Excellent bonus scheme
- Excellent pension scheme
- Potential routes to equity holdings
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Opportunity to be a key part of the senior management team of a market leader in modular construction and play a key role in shaping the future of this growing, dynamic company
Required Skills:
- Proven experience as a Finance Director, Group Financial Controller or in a similar senior financial leadership role, preferably within the construction or manufacturing sectors
- ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements
- Detailed Knowledge of IFRS 15 and how it applies in a rental and long-term contracting business is preferred. Knowledge of IFRS2, IFRS9, IFRS16, foreign exchange and consolidation accounting would also be helpful
- Demonstrated experience in strategic financial planning, analysis, and risk management
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing finance team
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset
- High IT competency - advanced excel user
Your Responsibilities:
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's objectives and growth plans
- Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
- Reporting & Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, management accounts, and reports for stakeholders
- Team Leadership: Lead, inspire, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
- Hands on leader; Not scared to get into the detail, you will be technically competent with the ability to deal with the challenges of an ambitious, growing group
- Business Partnering: Collaborate with other senior leaders to provide financial insights and support strategic and divisional decision-making through strong communication skills
- Cost Management: Drive cost efficiency across the business, optimising financial resources and enhancing profitability
- Stakeholder Relations: Manage relationships with investors, banks, and other financial stakeholders including auditors
- ERP implementation: Drive the business adoption of the newly implemented IFS ERP system, initially in terms of post go-live stability but in time ensuring its future development in support of the CTO
Key Skills: financial director, modular, offsite, MMC, construction, ACA, IFRS