Finance Director

Robert Half Careers; Poole; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established business in the FMCG sector near Bournemouth is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function. This role requires expertise in financial accounting and management, with responsibilities including business partnering with stakeholders and overseeing the IT team. The position offers a salary range of £100,000 to £120,000 plus profit share, and is office-based five days a week.

Benefits

Profit share

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in FMCG, distribution, or logistics industries.
• Strong understanding of commercial drivers in the sectors.
• Experience managing relationships with stakeholders, including C-suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance function and manage the IT team.
• Drive culture and collaboration within the organization.
• Conduct weekly forecasting and monitor projects and cash flow.

Skills

Financial accounting

Management skills

Business partnering

Forecasting

Job description

Robert Half are working in partnership with an established and growing business based near to Bournemouth within the FMCG sector to recruit a Finance Director on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity to join a large SME with strong ambitions, a customer base brimming with well known brands and the infrastructure to continue their expansive journey.

The Finance Director role will suit candidates with a demonstrable experience within a similar industry such as FMCG, distribution or logistics. You will have a good understanding of the commercial drivers needed to succeed in these sectors alongside an all-round strength in management and financial accounting. The successful candidate will be well versed in business partnering with stakeholders up to and including C‑Suite, weekly forecasting and close monitoring of projects and cashflow.

Alongside ownership of the finance function, you will also assume control of the IT team with the support of a Head of IT. Being a key player in driving the continued positive culture, a real leader with a collaborative approach.

The Finance Director position will be based near to Bournemouth offering a base salary between £100,000 and £120,000 per annum plus company profit share. This role is based 5 days on site.

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