Interim Divisional Finance Director
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Location
West Midlands, England
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£100000 - £120000 per annum + Fixed Term Contract
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Contact:
Dan Edwards
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Contact email:
danedwards@grgexecsearch.com
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Job ref:
BBBH21888_1604739167
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Published:
4 months ago
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Duration:
18
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Expiry date:
2020-12-07
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Consultant:
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Interim Divisional Finance Director - 18 Months FTC - West Midlands - £100/£120,000 per annum
My client has an immediate requirement for a Divisional Finance Director to join their team on a fixed term basis for 18 months. Reporting directly to the CFO, the successful candidate will be responsible for the circa £200MN turnover division and a team covering commercial finance, Strategy, technical accounting, and FP&A. There is a capable team in place (Circa 15) but leadership and focus on their continued development will be key. This role will be best suited to a candidate from a retail/FMCG background.
Requirements:
- Team Leadership/development
- Full P&L and balance sheet ownership
- Delivery of timetabled budgeting and forecasting
- Definition and delivery of long-term financial objectives
- Understand and provide guidance on the market and commercial drivers
- Manage and control the pricing structure and process, including promotion periods
- Senior stakeholder management and commercial business partnering
- Cost control and margin improvement activities
- MI Reporting and commentary
- Cash Flow management in coordination with Group Treasurer
- Ensure reporting monthly Financial's on a timely and accurate basis according to IFRS and Group policies
- Ensure filing on a timely and accurate basis the annual Statutory Financial Statements
- Develop strong internal control functions & processes and promote best practices
- Manage all communications and activities with external auditors
- Lead ad-hoc projects (strategy, process, systems etc..)
The Candidate:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)
- Experience in leading qualified teams
- 3 years + operating at FD level
- Strong technical background ideally having worked as a Group Financial Controller
- Retail/FMCG experience in a business £100-£500MN
- Demonstrable commercial finance experience
- Excellent Excel skills
- Strong communicator
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