Hays is proud to be working exclusively with a well-established, highly reputable building services company to appoint their next Finance Director. This organisation has been operating for over 30 years, designing and installing specialist products into commercial developments and creating innovative solutions for their customers. They pride themselves on their long-standing relationships and success with some leading businesses nationwide.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious FD to lead meaningful change within a growing SME environment.
Your new role
You will work closely with the CEO and members of the senior leadership team to help drive financial strategy and achieve ambitious growth plans. The company is looking to increase its revenue by 60% over the next 3 years and, as such, is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead that growth. You will have full autonomy over the daily financial operations, the development of systems and processes and have significant input into the commercial strategy of the business. More specifically, you will be responsible for the following:
Management of the existing finance team, including the upskilling and development of staff members
Implementation, development and optimisation of the new ERP/CRM system
Driving improvements and efficiencies in financial analysis and reporting
Managing cash flow
Creating and developing financial growth strategy
Enhancement of financial controls
Working with senior leadership on forecasting models
Business partnering with operational parts of the business to maximise revenue
Board reporting and interpretation of financial information
Oversight of statutory reporting processes.This role is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week between Monday and Friday. The role will be primarily office-based, but some flexibility could be afforded for the right candidate.
What you'll need to succeed
You will ideally:
Be a fully qualified accountant
Have experience in construction, product installation or similar building services industry
Have experience of implementing and developing financial systems and processes
Have strong cash flow management experience
Have experience working with PE-backed businesses
Be a 'people-focused' leader with strong communication and stakeholder management experience
What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary of between £(phone number removed) per annum, a company car, 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), private medical insurance, an enhanced pension scheme and a profit-related bonus.
What you need to do now
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Salary description
£70000.00 - £100000.00 per year