Finance Director

2 weeks ago

Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Orion Group Full time

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Finance Director, based in Aberdeen.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy & Commercial Leadership:
* Lead the development and execution of the company's financial strategy in line with business goals.
* Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and board based on financial analysis and projections.
* Identify and drive commercial opportunities to enhance profitability and growth.
* Oversee cash flow management, capital structuring, and budgeting to ensure optimal resource allocation.

Financial Planning & Analysis:
* Manage all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
* Produce and present financial reports, including profit/loss statements, balance sheets, and forecasts.
* Analyse financial data to identify key drivers of business performance and recommend corrective actions.
* Use high-level Excel for complex financial modelling, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning.

Legal & Compliance:
* Ensure that the company complies with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Oversee legal aspects such as contracts, compliance, and risk management.
* Collaborate with external legal advisors on complex matters, ensuring all business activities align with legal requirements.

Systems & Process Improvement:
* Lead continuous improvement in financial systems and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
* Ensure optimal utilization of financial software, including high-level Excel functionalities, and drive the implementation of any new financial systems as needed.

Team Leadership & Development:
* Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous growth.
* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and personal development within the department.
* Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to align business strategies and finance operations.

Board Collaboration:
* Collaborate with the rest of the board on key business decisions, providing financial insights and risk assessments.
* Ensure transparency in all financial reporting to the board and key stakeholders.
* Contribute to strategic discussions and long-term planning as a senior leader of the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience.
* Relevant progressive financial experience, with at experience in a leadership role.
* Proven track record in financial leadership within a commercial environment.
* Strong proficiency in Excel for high-level financial analysis and modelling.
* Experience in managing legal matters, including contracts and compliance.
* Experience in managing or implementing financial systems.

Key Competencies:
* Commercial acumen: A strong understanding of business drivers and the ability to translate financial data into commercial strategy.
* Leadership skills: Ability to inspire and mentor a team, while fostering a collaborative environment.
* Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to present complex financial information clearly.
* Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
* Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with other departments and the board to achieve strategic goals.

Desirable Skills:
* Experience working in the energy sector a positive.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central advantageous.

Permanent Position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: PR/075028.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

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