Job Description
One of the most progressive and diverse printing groups in the UK is looking for an ambitious, commercially driven, people-oriented FD to roll up their sleeves and really get to know this complex multi-site business. This role will be based at one of their sites in the South East.
With a close attention to detail and being a great leader and team player, this person will be able to run the Finance department and effect positive change to drive efficiencies and increase productivity. They will be a technically strong and commercially astute individual to provide sound financial leadership and strategic support to the business.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing the finance team
- Maintaining and developing strong processes, controls and systems underpinning the businesses reporting.
- Interrogating systems to provide thought-provoking analysis.
- Effectively and proactively managing group cashflow and FX positions.
- Supporting the board in delivering on the company’s strategic objectives.
- Review monthly management accounts/forecasts and running annual budget process.
- Develop commercial estimating/costing platform and support new business opportunities.
- Detailed financial analysis to support business as required.
- Owning the monthly management pack and ad hoc reporting.
- Provide costing support/analysis for large sales opportunities.
- Challenging the status quo with strategic thinking while making the most of tactical opportunities.
- Managing tax and energy positions effectively.
- Key support on supplier & customer relationships/contractual/legislative/insurance matters.
- Lead the business unit through successful Audits at divisional/group level.
- Occasional support/backup to key divisional roles including HR/IT, etc to ensure robust service provision to the business.
Also:
- Where they don’t exist, develop, and embed fit-for-purpose financial governance and controls across the business.
- Give support, financial expertise, and challenge to business development opportunities; this is a proactive role rather than a ‘gatekeeper’ role.
- Provide appropriate challenge, scrutiny and support to the Senior Leadership team and implement fit-for-purpose finance partnering to each of the functions.
- To modernise the finance function so that accurate accounting and high-quality reporting, coupled with effective use of data, can be used in supporting decision-making, strategy formulation and implementation. This role will take the finance function and the underlying processes and systems to the next level.
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