Finance Director
3 days ago
Sewell Wallis are proud to be partnering our client a high growth manufacturing and distribution business based in Chesterfield with their search for a Finance Director.
We are looking for a Finance Director to provide visionary leadership and strategic guidance, driving planning processes that support the next phase of our growth journey. While they welcome candidates from all sectors and backgrounds, a strong commercial understanding of manufacturing and a proven track record of enabling sustainable, year-on-year growth would be highly beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity to join their leadership team and make a tangible impact on the success of the company.
As a Finance Director, your role will evolve with the needs of the business, requiring strategic leadership and operational expertise.
What will you be doing?
Sales Strategy Development: Create and implement a comprehensive sales strategy for the UK and Europe, aligning with company objectives and growth targets.
Prepare and present annual budgets, financial plans, and business plans to the Senior leadership Team.
Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's short-term and long-term goals.
Lead business planning and forecasting, including due diligence for growth initiatives and acquisitions.
Provide insights and recommendations to support the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team in strategic decision-making.
Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring protection against market fluctuations and operational uncertainties.
Oversee the preparation of management and statutory accounts.
Produce accurate and timely internal and external financial reports.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, governance, and reporting requirements.
Support acquisition processes, with experience in end-to-end acquisition activities.
Oversee corporate finance activities, including working capital management, hedging, and foreign currency strategies.
Collaborate with supply chain teams to optimise financial performance.
Build and optimise finance and back-office functions, balancing cost and affordability.
Analyse financial performance and processes, identifying areas for improvement and driving operational efficiency.
Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
Partner with other departments to align financial objectives with broader business goals.
Oversee the selection, implementation, and management of financial systems and tools to support business growth and efficiency.
Leverage advanced analytics and data-driven insights to support forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making.
Act as a key point of contact for investors, shareholders, and funding partners, providing transparent and actionable financial data.What skills are we looking for?
Experience of managing banking facilities and confident at negotiating with banks.
Experience of monitoring banking covenants.
Experience of setting up international entities globally.
Knowledge of international tax laws in the US and EU.
Experience of monitoring stock in multiple countries, including on sea stock, a distinct advantage.
A history of assisting with acquisitions, including integration.
Experience with due diligence processes and data room, end to end private equity deals.
Track record of providing insightful management information to enable the directors to make real time decisions that enhance profitability.
Strong understanding of current accounting standards, with recent experience of producing statutory accounts and managing external auditors.What's on offer?
Generous salary package plus benefits DOE.
13% company-wide bonus scheme.
Annual percentage pay increase award scheme.
Annual reward scheme.
31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
Annual leave purchase scheme.
Onsite fully equipped gym and fitness classes.
Discounted healthy meals.
Healthy breakfast options, including fresh fruit.
Reward Recognition and Wellness programme.
Onsite parking.For more information or to apply, please send your CV below or contact Kayley Haythornthwaite.
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions
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