Cedar Recruitment are working exclusively with a leading independent FMCG group that a looking to hire a Financial Director as they enter an exciting growth state. Reporting to the CEO, this role is part of the senior leadership team which has a collective drive to lead the business and oversee the implementation of local and global strategy.
You will manage a small team and oversee the day to day running of the finance function while developing process improvements, better systems integration and improving commercial contracts and profitability working closely with the CEO. Fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to make there first move into an FD role.
Duties
- Monitoring and reviewing of financial controls regarding all financial transactions ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Development and delivery of financial policies and procedures ensuing they align to accounting standard and external regulatory requirements
- Review and monitoring of compliance with internal audit reports, ensuring management actions are agreed and delivered in a timely manner.
- Develop finance business partnering with other functions, ensuring consistent, timely and accurate delivery of financial results and analysis, including provision of tailored performance data to support non finance colleagues in making informed decisions.
- Presentation of financial information to the leadership team and external stakeholders
- Production of management information and financial analysis
- Provide leadership expertise, coaching and ongoing mentoring and developing the finance team.
- Responsible for managing financial control, financial planning and analysis, cash flows, working capital along with tax and treasury
- Be at the forefront of increased revenue and profitability growth and long-term success, overseeing all audit and internal control operations, preparing timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a monthly and annual basis.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a proven track record within a similar leadership finance role, ideally within a larger SME in FMCG (Food or Drinks experience preferrable), where the role has been "hands on" and detail orientated. Ideally working for a UK business or division reporting into a larger group.
This role would suit a Financial Controller who wants to take a step up and play a pivotal role in the next phases of growth for this amazing fast paced brand.
Education & Skills
- Qualified Accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA or international equivalent)
- Strong technical accounting skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate, verbally and written, with finance and non-finance people at different levels of the business.