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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