Finance Director

Michael Page (UK); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the green/circular economy sector seeks a senior finance professional to join their team in Derbyshire. The role involves strategic decision-making, financial reporting, and process improvement. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong interpersonal skills and a track record in finance management. Attractive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Performance Related Bonus

23 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Up to 5% Employer Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior finance role.
• Ability to deliver high quality financial information under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Play a key part in deciding the strategic direction of the business.
• Develop management reporting pack providing insights on financial performance.
• Co-ordinate the year-end audit process.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Process Improvement

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Opportunity to help grow a business
• Commercial role with strategic content

About Our Client

A specialist green/circular economy SME business based in Derbyshire with a turnover of circa £20m and part of a highly acquisitive International Group.

Job Description

• Working as a key member of the SLT, play a key part in deciding the strategic direction of the business and supporting organic growth and post acquisition integration projects.
• Ensure month-end activities are completed on time and exceptions are reported immediately to all relevant stakeholders.
• Develop a management reporting pack for the business providing key insights and commentary on financial performance.
• Support in the preparation of the annual budget and monthly P&L forecasting.
• Identify and report KPIs.
• Prepare and maintain 12-week cash flow forecasts.
• Develop robust business cases for capital projects.
• Co-ordinate the year-end audit process, preparing relevant schedules and supporting evidence to the Group audit team.
• Maintain and develop internal controls with support of the Divisional Finance Team.
• Seek to continuously improve processes and knowledge across the business.
• Attend regular off site meetings with the Divisional Team and SLT.

The Successful Applicant

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with previous experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the business and develop strong working relationships.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching staff of all levels.
• Proven experience of process improvement and development of controls and governance.
• Ability to consistently deliver high quality, accurate and timely financial information, often to tight deadlines.
• Commercial acumen and analytical skills, underpinned by strong Excel skills combined with the ability to present financial information visually.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts with non-finance people.
• Technically sound knowledge of management accounting principles and practice

What's on Offer

• Salary of circa £90,000 depending on experience
• Performance related bonus
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership