Head of Finance & Central Services

Lord Accounting & Finance; Fazeley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A European market leader is seeking a qualified finance professional to produce and consolidate financial information for both subsidiary and Group levels. This role requires strong stakeholder management and experience in systems improvement. The ideal candidate will have expertise in interpreting financial data and a 'can do' attitude. This position supports high-caliber executives, playing a significant role in the company's strategic direction and commercial success.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret financial data and translate business requirements into system enhancements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with effective partnership experience.
• Hands-on experience in investigating, optimising, and improving business systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production and delivery of financial information.
• Overseeing development of financial and strategic planning systems.
• Combining practical finance expertise with strategic insight to develop long-term business objectives.

Skills

Proactive problem solving

Stakeholder management

System improvement

Interpreting financial data

Education

Professionally qualified

Tools

Microsoft Business Central ERP

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.