Finance Director role with additional responsibility for HR & IT, based in St. Albans, for a successful UK division of a global group.

Client Details

A financially secure and high-growth distribution business that is the UK arm of a global group. The UK division is involved in sales, marketing and distribution and has performed well over the last 12-18 months in particular. The UK business is based in St. Albans.

Description

You will report into the UK MD and be part of the senior team for the UK business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing, developing and leading the finance, HR and IT functions
• Acting as a critical friend and true business partner to fellow directors
• Developing and implementing the company's financial strategy
• Managing the company's budgeting and forecasting process
• Ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial information
• Playing a key role in managing the relationship with Group

As Finance Director you will be expected to be the conscience of the business and support the creation of sustainable long-term value.

Profile

You will be a qualified accountant with a stable and progressive career path, and track record in senior leadership roles within either B2B distribution or B2C. In addition to being a strong finance leader, you will be also be a well-rounded business leader, capable of contributing commercially and operationally, ideally with experience of managing multiple functional areas. Given this is a leadership role you will be expected to be a good influencer, role model and people manager, capable of building a high-performing team. Allied to this you will have a continuous improvement mindset and a desire to drive change wherever possible. Previous experience of working for international groups would be advantageous.

Job Offer

Six-figure base salary and competitive package.