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Commercial Finance Manager

Manufacturing

Chester/North Wales

Permanent

Updated June 20, 2008

As the Commercial Finance Manager you will play a central role within the finance team required to work closely with the senior management, in particular the Finance Director and Managing Director, helping support the strategic decision making process and helping drive through change. Given these varying requirements the successful candidate must be able to interact with a wide variety of individuals across the company. Reporting directly into the Finance Director your main responsibilities will include:

• Deputising for the FC/FD and assisting with business improvement initiatives and growth strategies.
• Help oversee the financial planning and forecasting processes.
• Supporting the FC and FD in day-to-day finance matters including process & policy development, corporate governance, identification of acquisition targets and ad-hoc analytical work.
• Ensuring internal financial controls are in place and adhered to and that finance systems allow efficient reporting under UKGAAP.
• Help identify and implement profitability and cost improvements.
• Staff management - to help lead, manage and develop the finance team.
• Significant ad-hoc financial/commercial project work supporting the decision-making process.
• Develop business information reporting tools & assist management in the resolution of issues highlighted.

Who we're looking for
The successful candidate will be a top tier qualified accountant with a strong academic pedigree. Both technically strong and commercially astute, applicants will need to be equally comfortable liaising with senior management and key external intermediaries. A strong work ethic and the desire to add-value are key requirements for this position.

• It is imperative that the Finance Director and Finance Team can trust this individual, so strength of personality is essential.
• A strong eye for detail and the ability to consistently meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Self-belief and confidence in ones own ability.
• A strong work ethic and a personality that sides on continuous improvement and innovation.
• The ability to relate to the wider office environment, coupled with the gravitas to be able to manage a variety of key relationships.

Over time the demands of the role are likely to change with the emphasis shifting to commercial business partnering (developing inter-company relationships) in the long-term. The successful candidate must therefore be able to change with the role, being a controller, team manager and business partner.

About our client
My client is one of the UK's leading manufacturers and suppliers. Established in London in 1899, the company is now run from a factory and distribution centre in Wrexham, North Wales. The company distributes its products to domestic and export customers through a wholesale network together with international brand owners. As a one-stop shop within the sector, my client is able to meet the needs of a wide variety of customers from the large multinationals to smaller, owner-managed retail outlets. The scope of the product range is extensive and expertise in manufacturing renown, however the company is also a leader in design and innovation - experts in short lead time printing.

Given the on going growth of the company there is now the requirement to recruit a Commercial Finance Manager, who will be responsible for bridging the gap between the finance team and the Finance Director.

What's on offer
£50,000 - £60,000 plus excellent benefits package.

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44(0)151 600 2880. Job Ref: 12964194
Your application will be sent to Josh Stirrett.