Jobs in Cleobury Mortimer

Finance Director - Worcestershire

Our client is a recognised and successful family business who provide top-quality construction tools, site supplies and consumables across the UK. In support of their continued activity, we are seeking an experienced and new Finance Director to provide financial and commercial leadership stability, increasing profits in line with their ongoing growth.

Reporting to and working closely alongside the Managing Director and senior leadership team, this position is critical in supporting and maintaining strong financial control and reporting, as well as contributing to the business’s future expansion.

Working from their offices in Worcester, the Finance Director will:

Review and analyse the performance of the business and provide this analysis to the MD and senior leadership team on a timely basis including quarterly updates
Ensure all reporting including annual financial statements and tax reporting are completed within deadlines including the delivery of monthly management accounts
Ensure financial records are complete and compliant
Act as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders on finance matters including supporting the business’s strategic decisions (investment etc...)
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function and department, including:

Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers
Manage and improve debt collection / accounts receivable processes
People and process management

Maintain oversight of cash flow and working capital
Identify and address any immediate process gaps or risks
Have experience of using NetSuite to support reporting and financial activities
Key Requirements

Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role
Strong understanding of core finance operations (AP, AR, reporting, cash flow)
Have suitable financial qualifications
Have experience of leading and managing a finance team in a product movement/fast paced organisation
Experience of business partnering and commercial analysis
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work flexibly to meet tight month and year end deadlines
Strong communication skills to be able to establish effective working relationships across a business
Hands-on, pragmatic approach with strong attention to detail
Experience with NetSuite is highly desirable
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Personal Attributes

Reliable and steady presence
Solutions-focused with a “keep things moving” mindset
Comfortable working in a fast-paced or evolving environment
This is an essential position for the organisation and requires a practical and dynamic mindset and approach.

Note, consideration will be made around relating sector experience and business size exposure. Relocation support is not currently being provided.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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