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Finance Director

Employer
Page Group
Location
Cambridgeshire, Eastern England, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Jan 17, 2021

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Job Role
Director/Board
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Working alongside the MD of a fast growing market leading FMCG business, this role will be operationally focused and provide leadership to the finance team. Providing commercial insight and analysis to the business and working to achieve company strategy whilst embedding a robust controls environment. Working for a diverse and impressive brand this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

Client Details

Our client is a subsidiary of a larger group, a hugely successful FMCG market leader who is on target to achieve exciting growth and development

Description

- Providing expertise in areas such as Capital Investment Appraisals, factory /manufacturing P&Ls, commercial analysis, detailed and robust cash forecasts, management accounts, statutory accounts, financial forecasting and budgeting

- Ensuring strong and robust internal controls are in place

- Managing relationships within a matrix structure and across sites

- Controls of journals and ownership of the balance sheet, monthly management accounts and close process

- Creating and shaping the future of the business and working with the MD to embed strategy

- Production and analysis of financial and operational management information to aid decision making

- Business partnering with the wider group and providing commentary and insight to a range of stakeholders

- Driving and improving business performance

Profile

We are looking for a commercially focused and hands on candidate to join a successful finance team as the new Finance Director. The ideal candidate will come from a FMCG background and have understanding of factory accounting. You will have support from the team and MD but it is key that the candidate has some experience of the sector, whether it be manufacturing/production or from the wider food sector. You will have a background in adding commercial value and operational insight - Ideally a qualified accountant with at least 5 years of experience within a similar leadership role. Our client will also consider candidates looking to step into their first FD role if you fit the sector brief. You will have experience of balance sheet ownership from previous roles.

Job Offer

Competitive Package

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