Finance Director

Albert Roger Group; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing beauty distribution company as a Finance Director. In this pivotal role, you'll partner with the CEO to drive financial strategies and ensure the financial health of the organization. Your expertise in UK financial regulations and proven leadership skills will be essential in guiding the finance team and supporting the company's ambitious growth objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of beauty distribution across Europe while working with a portfolio of innovative brands. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a thriving industry, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a qualified accountant.
• Proven experience as a Finance Director in a growing SME.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategies to support company growth.
• Lead finance management team and improve internal controls.

Skills

Financial Strategy Development

Team Leadership

UK Financial Regulations

Cashflow Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified Accountant (10+ years PQE)

Job description

As the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for all financial aspects of our beauty distribution company going through another year of growth. You will partner with the CEO to provide financial insights and guidance to help formulate strategies to help drive this continued growth and profitability.

You will be responsible for ensuring the financial health and stability of our organisation, ensuring that as a commercially focused finance function, we are effectively supporting our internal business partners in the delivery of their strategic and operational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts across all entities to support the company's growth objectives.

• Lead and support the finance management team, ensuring effective people management, motivation, and development.

• Provide cashflow projections, monitor working capital and ensure the availability of funds for operational needs.

• Improving ways of working to enhance agility, internal controls, and financial procedures.

• Work with external stakeholders, including investors, banks, and auditors, to communicate financial performance and support fundraising efforts.

• Assist in long-term financial planning, including investment strategies, mergers, and acquisitions.

• Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.

Skills and Experience

• Experienced accountant with 10+ years PQE / Qualified by experience.
• Proven experience as a Finance Director or in a similar role within a growing SME.
• Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations and reporting requirements with multi-entity experience as we currently have entities in the UK, France, Spain, The Netherlands.
• Be a committed team player with and effective leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to network comfortably across the business.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively complex financial information to all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills is essential, further languages an advantage.
• Flexible approach with a positive attitude and high attention to detail.
• Commercial astute with Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on approach with the ability and desire to delve into the detail.

About Us:

Albert Roger Group is a fast-growing pan-European Health & Beauty distribution company. We specialise in bringing a portfolio of innovative and exciting beauty brands to retailers across Europe, including major names like Unilever, PZ Cussons, and Revolution Beauty, as well as ground breaking independent brands.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a rapidly growing, innovative company shaping the future of beauty distribution in Europe.

Team Finance Locations Bracknell, Head Office