Head of Finance & Central Services

Lord Accounting & Finance; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A European market leader is seeking a finance professional to oversee financial information production and strategic planning. This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to improve business systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in Microsoft Business Central. This opportunity allows for significant contributions to the company's growth and success, aiming for a dynamic and innovative approach in a high-caliber team environment.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified and computer literate.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• Proven experience in systems improvement and business reporting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production and delivery of financial information.
• Oversee development of financial and strategic planning systems.
• Work closely with European finance and operational teams.

Skills

Financial data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Systems improvement

Problem solving

ERP systems knowledge

Education

Professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

The Role

Reporting to the CFO based in Europe, you will be responsible for the production, consolidation and delivery of financial information at both subsidiary and Group level. This will include providing forecasts and meeting statutory requirements as well as overseeing the continued development of the company's financial and strategic planning systems.

This is a role that combines the need for a practical, hands on finance professional, prepared to tackle fundamental operational issues, with the intellect and credibility to develop long term business objectives and to operate at the highest levels within a dynamic, international manufacturing group.

The Person

• Professionally qualified and computer literate
• A "can do" attitude and an inquisitive mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Proven experience in systems improvement and business reporting.
• Ability to interpret financial data and translate business requirements into system enhancements.
• Hands on experience in investigating, optimising, and improving business systems.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with European based finance and operational teams.
• Ideally with experience of Microsoft Business Central ERP System.

The Company

A European market leader, backed by the resources of a €multi billion parent, our client is a highly successful and profitable designer and manufacturer of a range of electronic equipment and solutions for a prestigious portfolio of end user customers within the Construction, Rail and Civil Engineering sectors. Their success can be directly attributed to focusing on adding value through expert design, precision manufacturing, quality products and the highest levels of customer service.

How to Apply

This is an exciting and hugely enjoyable role, supporting a high calibre senior executive team to grow the business, playing a significant role in their future strategic direction and commercial success.

So, if you are looking for a fresh and stimulating opportunity, where you can make a real contribution to the future success and strategic direction of a fast growing and dynamic company, then look no further. Please apply attaching your full CV, with details of your current remuneration details quoting job reference number 10219.