Finance Director

Flex Ltd.; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Director to lead their commercial finance function. This role involves managing accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in finance, particularly in manufacturing, and will possess strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive and inclusive culture. Join a team that values your contributions and empowers you to thrive.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Employee recognition scheme

Referral bonus

Volunteer days

Group Life Insurance

Sick pay scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work

Access to discount programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial finance functions including accounting and reporting.
• Present financial performance and strategic insights to leadership.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

ERP Systems

US GAAP

Excel

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BSc/MSc in Finance

CPA/CFP/CMA/CA or similar

Job description

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.

We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you.

Job Summary

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world's largest companies.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Finance Director to our team in Blackburn, UK.

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Finance Director will be responsible for ensuring accurate accounting activities and effective financial operation of the commercial finance function for our global critical power business.

What a typical day looks like:

• Manage the commercial finance function including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Manage the financial forecasting efforts, ensuring accuracy, alignment with business goals, and timely updates to support decision making across the business
• Manage preparation of quarterly financial reporting package for leadership review
• Present financial performance and strategic insights in clear, concise and actionable formats
• Work closely with sales, procurement and other departments to verify and approve pricing strategies, ensuring competitiveness and margin optimization
• Develop and establish financial reporting requirements
• Support external auditors in their examination of quarterly and year-end financial statements
• Ensure monthly informative account analysis and reconciliations are performed
• Coach and mentor financial professionals in organization
• Be abreast of industry trends and apply to business model as appropriate
• Analyze market practice to benchmark current systems and controls to verify systems and process integrity in order to enhance the Company's value
• Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities, developing action plans as needed

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Relevant BSc/MSc degree along with additional credentials (CPA, CFP, CMA, CA or similar)

• Strong background in finance (typically 10+ years), ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with implementing and utilising ERP systems is highly desirable
• Advanced knowledge of financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting
• Experience in and understanding of US GAAP and international finance
• Solid leadership / management skills with demonstrable finance management experience
• Possess strong Excel skills, demonstrable experience using Excel extensively
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Eligible to work in the UK

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success
• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
  • A merit-based annual pay review
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
  • Referral bonus
  • Volunteer days
  • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
• Travel opportunities (role dependent)
• Support in your well-being by access to
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
  • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.

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Job Category

Finance

Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).

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