Chief Financial Officer - Newry

Haldane Fisher NI; Newry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial operations and strategy. This pivotal role involves managing a team of finance professionals, ensuring compliance, and driving financial excellence across the organization. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a professional accounting qualification, with a proven track record in financial management. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and strategic insight, and make a significant impact on its growth and success. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic finance leader to shape the financial landscape of a leading supplier in the construction industry.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Company Pension

Performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• Proven success as a senior finance leader with experience in dynamic organizations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, and audit management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations and implement robust financial controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Technical Accounting & Controls

Analytical & Strategic Mindset

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Education

Professional Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

The Haldane Group is one of the leading independent suppliers to the construction industry in the UK and Ireland, serving both trade customers and the general public. It is made up of Haldane Fisher NI, Haldane Fisher Isle of Man, Haldane Fisher UK, GE Robinson, Key Hardware, Plumbmaster, and Bathline.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Board and CEO, the Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, implementing robust financial controls, fostering a culture of financial excellence, driving corporate strategy, and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

1. Manage day-to-day accounting. Overall responsibility for the group's financial accounting, management accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, and payroll processing functions.
2. Line Management for a team of 37 FTE across the Finance and Accounting disciplines.
3. Cash flow and treasury management.
4. Trustee of Group Defined Benefit Pension scheme - manage relationship with relevant professional advisors and advise Board on implications for Group.
5. Produce monthly management accounts, Board MI, and annual financial statements.
6. Oversee reconciliations, accounting journals, and accounts payable/receivable processes.

Tax & Compliance

1. Handle tax calculations and ensure timely regulatory filings.
2. Champion governance and compliance.

Strategic Planning & Analysis

1. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
2. Present insights and recommendations to the Board regarding financial risks, opportunities, and cost efficiencies.

Vendor & Supplier Management

1. Maintain relationships with banking service providers, suppliers, and partners.
2. Implement and maintain robust due diligence processes for onboarding and ongoing vendor management.

Skills & Experience

1. Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
2. Financial Leadership: Proven success as a senior finance leader (Finance Director, CFO, or equivalent) with experience scaling financial strategy in a dynamic organisation.
3. Technical Accounting & Controls: Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, reconciliations, audit management, and risk frameworks.
4. Analytical & Strategic Mindset: Skilled at interpreting complex data, driving insights, and influencing high-level decisions.
5. Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, comfortable collaborating with senior stakeholders and Board members.
6. Team Leadership: Adept at coaching and developing team members.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

1. Attractive salary and performance-based bonus.
2. Private Health Insurance.
3. Company Pension.

Closing date for the receipt of all completed applications is Tuesday 18th February 2025.

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