Finance Director - £100K+

Hays; Pwllheli; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing cooperative in North Wales seeks a Finance Director to steer financial strategy and oversee financial management. The ideal candidate will hold extensive senior accountancy experience and contribute to the growth of the business while leading a talented finance team. This on-site role is designed for a strategic thinker with significant managerial skills and a background in the manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in accountancy at a senior level.
• Significant managerial background.
• Experience in the process/manufacturing sector is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control a finance/IT team to meet objectives.
• Develop policies for effective financial management.
• Ensure compliance with financial and legal obligations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Senior-level accountancy experience

Managerial experience

Knowledge of process/manufacturing industry

Education

Qualified Finance Director

Job description

Finance Director for an established manufacturing company in North Wales paying £100K+

South Caernarfon Creameries - Finance Director

£100-£110K + car + package

North Wales, Pwllheli, LL53 6SB

Ever fancied working in picturesque North Wales, close to the coast and Snowdonia?

Hays Senior Finance is delighted to be working with South Caernarfon Creameries to recruit a Finance Director. SCC is a farmer-owned co-operative established in 1938. They have grown and innovated ever since, processing circa 200m litres of Welsh milk annually into high-quality cheese and dairy products supplied to leading retailers, wholesalers, and export markets. Turnover has grown from £30m to a forecasted £120m in the coming year, supported by over £35m in facility investments over the same period.

Due to an impending retirement, SCC seeks to appoint a qualified Finance Director with extensive manufacturing experience to lead the finance team and join the Board of Directors. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will contribute to achieving the company's business objectives by:

• Providing strategic and financial guidance to meet the company's financial commitments
• Developing policies and procedures for sound financial management and control

Main Responsibilities

• Direct and control a small, stable finance/IT team, ensuring motivation and development to meet responsibilities
• Contribute to business objectives by advising on financial strategy
• Develop and control the annual operating budget to meet financial targets and comply with regulations
• Provide financial advice to managers and staff to achieve objectives
• Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial accounts
• Maintain controls, systems, policies, and procedures for effective financial management
• Ensure the company meets its financial and legal obligations

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Extensive senior-level accountancy experience
• Significant managerial experience
• Knowledge of the process/manufacturing industry
• Strategic thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Hays Senior Finance manages all applications for this position. We welcome UK candidates eligible to work in the UK. The successful candidate must be able to work on-site three days a week. For more information, please contact Charles Aldersey or apply below.

Next Steps

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