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Chief Financial Officer

Employer
Universal Business Team
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Jun 29, 2021

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Job Role
CFO
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

The holding group of four diverse businesses is seeking a commercially focused and astute Chief Financial Officer / CFO to take ownership of and plan the group's financial strategy.

This is a true financial business partnering role where you will be advising the directors and shareholders of each business in the design and implementation of longer term strategic and short-term business plans to improve and drive growth.

The holding group is parent to four separate autonomous businesses with combined turnovers of approaching £30m and over 60 members of staff. The business sectors they operate in range from transnational goods-in/goods-out, import/export business supplies; e-commerce, construction contractors and design/fit-out.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Business partnering closely with the MD's and other senior client stakeholders to ensure the businesses hit their respective strategic milestones
  • Drive the company's financial planning
  • Drive Gross Profit.
  • Forecasting return on investment for various projects
  • Creation and management of budgets and company key performance indicators
  • Provide input on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks
  • Control and evaluate the groups capital structure
  • Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the group's operations
  • Manage vendor relationships
  • Prepare reliable and current forecasting reports
  • Ensure compliance with the law and company's policies

Requirements

  • Qualified Accountant - ACA/CIMA/ACCA
  • Proven experience as CFO, finance director or relevant role
  • Excellent knowledge of financial planning and analysis
  • Ability to strategise and solve problems
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills

Benefits

  • Salary anticipated in the region of £80,000 - £100,000 dependent on experience
  • Car / Car Allowance
  • Profit Share Bonus Scheme
  • The businesses are located between Birmingham and the Cotswolds so the base location for this position is flexible but there is an expectation to have a presence across all sites

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