We are recruiting for a Finance Director for a global engineering group in Poole, Dorset.
Salary: This position comes with a very competitive market related salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please call Alan for more details on both.
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week. 8.00am to 4.30pm Mon to Thurs and 8.00am to 1.00pm Friday
Location: Poole, Dorset, Office based with Hybrid working options available.
Job Summary
The Finance Director will form part of the site Management Team. The role has full responsibility for the Finance function, working closely with the Managing Director, to develop and execute the Business Strategy in alignment with the Business Plan; ownership of ensuring financial controls are in place; delivering financial targets in line with Company guidelines; and ensuring compliance with UK regulations.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate strong leadership of the Finance function, driving culture and performance to meet and exceed expectations.
- Act as effective Business Partner to the Poole site management team providing both support and challenge acting as a key contributor to the overall business strategy.
- Become an active member of the Finance Leadership team including supporting the function to deliver its medium-term strategy of Finance Transformation.
- Develop close working relationship with Regional CFO with focus on openness and transparency.
- Focus on development and succession plans of local Finance team.
- Take ownership of the numbers and present them at a regional level.
- Management of IT and Despatch teams Financial Reporting and Forecasting
- Financial Reporting and Forecasting
- Financial Control
- More details of these last two points in the full job specification
Critical Requirements
- Proven track record in providing high quality, right first time financial accounts and analysis.
- Qualified accountant (CIMA or ACA) or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Proven record in playing an active role in business partnering for growth.
- Proven ability to dig into the detail to get results, whilst maintaining a strategic view.
- Experience of operating within a global manufacturing/technology business with a balance of working both strategically and operationally.
- Experience of working in a global organisation (adherence to business structures and global rules).
- Proven track record of Change leadership and of delivering results and improved performance combined with the ability to inspire and manage development activity through strong influencing ability.
Desirable Requirements
- Previous experience at FD level of £30m + business.
- Previous experience in a Lean manufacturing operation.
- Previous experience of an engineering business. Commercial, Nuclear and Defence.
To apply for this position please submit an up to date CV and alternatively please call Alan for a more detailed job spec and details about the company.