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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