Finance Director

Oakley Hill; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a commercially astute Finance Director to join their management team. This pivotal role involves supporting the leadership team in the development and implementation of strategic plans, establishing financial measurement standards, and driving performance management across the organization. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with significant experience in leading finance teams, particularly in industrial or agricultural environments. This opportunity offers a competitive salary along with an attractive benefits package, including private healthcare, pension, and life assurance, making it a compelling choice for finance professionals seeking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in finance roles within industrial, manufacturing, or agricultural sectors.
• Ability to lead and manage a finance team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership in strategic planning and performance monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement and oversee finance and administration activities.

Skills

Financial Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

IT Literacy

Commercial Awareness

Education

Fully qualified accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA preferred

Tools

Budgeting Systems

Performance Monitoring Systems

Job description

Our international agricultural client seeks a commercially astute Finance Director to join their management team.

The Role:

1. Supporting the leadership team in the development & implementation of strategic plans and associated action plans for the business.
2. Establishing financial measurement standards and developing systems to monitor performance vs targets.
3. Evaluating & reporting departmental performance with the MD and other key stakeholders.
4. Supporting the SLT in the review of finance & administration activities of the business and affiliates, ensuring maximum efficiencies are achieved across the Group.
5. Ensuring R&D expenditure is identified & captured within the Group’s wider tax plan.
6. Creating, implementing & operating budgeting & broader management controls.
7. Driving continuous improvement & performance management.
8. Supporting the development, management and implementation of the IT strategy across the business.
9. Recruiting and development of staff members within the finance function.

The Person:

1. Fully qualified accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA preferred.
2. Prior experience in a similar role in an industrial, manufacturing or agricultural environment.
3. Significant experience of leading and managing a finance team.
4. Excellent IT literacy skills.
5. Experience of overseeing implementation of systems & processes.
6. Strong business acumen & commercial awareness.
7. Outstanding communicator at all levels with ability to develop positive relationships with stakeholders.
8. Dedicated & hard-working with proven ability to work autonomously under own initiative.
9. High-level analytical skills.
10. Broad knowledge & awareness of the agricultural industry would be desirable.

In addition to a competitive salary, the Finance Director will receive an attractive package which includes private healthcare (including for family members), Pension & Life Assurance.