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Director of Finance

Gleeson Recruitment Group

Newport

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 110,000

Full time

25 days ago

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Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the FMCG sector is seeking a Director of Finance to lead their financial strategy and performance in Newport, South Wales. The role requires a qualified ACA/CIMA or ACCA professional with significant experience in financial management and a strong analytical background. The successful candidate will provide strategic insights, manage accounting processes, and lead finance teams, playing a pivotal role in driving business success.

Benefits

Car allowance
Bonus

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in FMCG or complex manufacturing.
  • Experience in managing a finance team.
  • Proficient in financial systems and software.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making.
  • Manage financial accounting and reporting processes.
  • Lead the finance team and drive performance.

Skills

Strategic planning
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Communication
Influencing abilities
Process improvements

Education

ACA/CIMA or ACCA qualified

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are partnering with a leading manufacturer in the FMCG sector, known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, to recruit a Director of Finance. This is a 'number one' position and will play a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy and performance of the manufacturing facility based in Newport, South Wales.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide strategic financial insights and analysis to support commercial decision-making.
  • Manage the financial accounting and reporting processes for the business unit, ensuring the integrity of financial information and analysis
  • Maintain and govern the internal financial control environment to minimise risk and meet business objectives.
  • Lead the finance team, driving performance, talent management, and adherence to the company's values and competencies
  • Coordinate the business unit's accounting, forecasting, and planning processes


Skills and Attributes:

  • ACA/CIMA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in a FMCG or complex manufacturing environment
  • Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and influencing abilities to work effectively across functions
  • Experience in managing a finance team and driving process improvements
  • Proficient in using financial systems and software, with SAP experience highly desirable.


What's on offer:

100,000 - 110,000 + benefits to include car allowance and bonus.

If you are an experienced finance professional with a passion for driving business performance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Director of Finance role.

Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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