This is a brand new role that will be a direct Number 2 to the CFO of a rapidly growing, global manufacturing business based in Huddersfield.
The business have gone through significant expansion over the last few years, and after recently securing private equity backing, there could not be a better time to join them in a senior finance position.
The role will be hands on, commercially focused and integral is aiding key business decisions, shaping strategy, and working closely with the CFO and wider C-Suite in driving the business forward.
You will also be heavily focused in people management and development overseeing a team of 9.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Delivery of group budget
- Leadership on budget process, implementation and performance monitoring
- Group cost control, policy implementation and process management
- Managing team of 9, providing mentoring and career development
- Month end close timetable – P&L and balance sheet – for approx. 20 subsidiaries
- Group and subsidiary P&L analysis, including detailed gross margin analysis
- Strong balance sheet controls and governance, ensuring accuracy of financial information
- Supporting with year-end audit
- Risk management
- Business partner different HQ functions of the business
- Continuous improvement of the company's processes, driving efficiency throughout the group
- Management of aged debt and shipped but not invoiced balances
- Preparation for and attendance at subsidiary performance reviews
- Dealing with complex accounting issues
The successful candidate will:
- Be fully qualified ACA/ACCA/COMA - Essential
- Have recent experience working in a similar role within an international business - Desirable
- Have previous experience in manufacturing - Desirable
- Have the willingness and ability to engage and influence C-suite - Essential
What's on offer?
- Company pension
- Flexible start & finish times
- Hybrid working - 4 days office based and 1 from home
- Flex long-weekend scheme
- Childcare vouchers
- Cycle to work
- Company discount schemes