Finance Director

Jmf Associates; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end design and manufacturing group in the UK seeks a Senior Finance Leader. This role involves overseeing finance, operations, and HR. Candidates must be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with a minimum of 10 years experience. The position requires strong budgeting skills and project accounting experience, and it is office-based five days a week. The company offers a good bonus structure and benefits including private health for the family.

Benefits

Excellent bonus structure based on profit

25 days holiday

Good pension

Private health and dental for the family

Free on site parking

Qualifications

• 10 years PQE in finance leadership roles is required.
• Hands on approach to work at all levels in finance.
• Experience managing a team of 3 direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance, operations and HR.
• Responsible for budgeting and financial planning.
• Lead the financial reporting process.

Skills

Financial strategy development

Budgeting and forecasting

Strong excel skills

Project accounting

Contract negotiation

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Job description

Overview

An amazing opportunity to join a high end design/manufacturing group at a time of change and development. Reporting to and working closely with the Managing Director, you will be responsible for finance, HR and operations. Committed to sustainability they have heavily invested in energy efficient design and operations. Improved energy saving in their factories and enhanced understanding of carbon impact. They are passionate about design and offering customers the highest quality hand finished products. This role is office based 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance, operations and HR, and report to the Managing Director
• Full responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Develop and implement financial strategy to drive growth, profitability and long term sustainability
• Lead the financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with the MD to drive strategic decision making with financial insight and analysis
• Manage relationships with Banks, HMRC and Auditors
• Hands on to complete month end process and deal with any supplier queries or bad debt
• Project accounting for each contract, review costs and WIP reporting

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with a minimum of 10 years PQE
• Proven track record in a Senior Finance Leadership role
• Strong systems and excel skills
• Strong background in project accounting, costing, contract negotiation
• Hands on, to work at all levels in finance working with a team of 3 direct reports

Benefits

• Excellent bonus structure based on profit
• 25 days holiday
• Good pension
• Private health and dental for the family
• Free on site parking