Group Finance Director

1 week ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom greenwellgleeson Ltd Full time
Job Description

Greenwell Gleeson are exclusively recruiting for a privately owned, fast growing international distribution group. To help the business enter the next chapter in their success they are seeking to recruit a Finance Director who will be able to strategically support the business grow both organically and through acquisition to achieve the long term goals of the owners.


Key Duties:

  • Quickly build credibility with the leadership team

  • Manage and develop a multi-site international finance team to produce high quality monthly financial information.

  • Establish and maintain robust internal controls and procedures across the sites, including managing transfer pricing.

  • Shape the suite of reports which will drive the commercial decision making processes of the operations and sales teams, with particular emphasis on complex pricing and stock management.

  • Optimise IT capability to support business growth

  • Manage overall cash position and treasury activities including foriegn exchange

  • Work with the Executive team to drive the strategic direction of the business, including M&A activities


Technical / Practical Experience

  • Hold a recognised accountancy qualification with at least 5 years PQE.

  • Experience of working in the lead finance role within an SME or Division of a larger group.

  • Provide a demonstrable track record of delivering excellent control and reporting frameworks.

  • Provide a demonstrable track record of supporting the commercial decision making process, ultimately driving profit & cash optimisation.

  • Experience of working in an international business

  • Prior M&A experience would also be desirable.


Personality Traits

  • Demonstrate a “Can do Attitude”, with an ability to bring issues/challenges to a conclusion and make decisions.

  • Straightforward and able to take responsibility as a matter of course.

  • Intuitively able to comprehend business needs and take appropriate decisions to drive business growth and improvement.

  • Hands on with an eye for detail but able to appreciate the bigger picture.

  • Adaptable character, strong enough to challenge while at the same time able to build long-term relationships with management and group.

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