Head of Finance & Central Services

Lord Accounting & Finance; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering finance firm in Tamworth seeks a skilled finance professional to report directly to the CFO. This role involves producing and delivering critical financial information to meet statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a professional finance qualification and proven experience in systems improvement, coupled with the ability to interpret financial data. They will work closely with both finance and operational teams to enhance business systems and drive future strategies.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification and computer literacy required.
• Can-do attitude with an inquisitive mindset.
• Proven experience in business reporting.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver financial information at subsidiary and Group level.
• Oversee development of financial planning systems.
• Interpret financial data for system enhancements.

Skills

Financial data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Systems improvement

Proactive problem-solving

Experience with Microsoft Business Central

Education

Professional qualification in finance

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.