Job Vacancy Details
Head of Finance
FMCG
Chester
Permanent
Updated May 1, 2008
As the Head of Finance you will play a central role within the finance team, required to work closely with the senior management, in particular the European Finance Director, ensuring that all UK financial systems and processes are effective. The successful candidate will also be required to manage an existing finance team and a small IT team. Unpinning all this, the successful candidate must understand the business; its structure, its products, the market it operates in, its major competitors and its key drivers. As a result, they will be required to interact with a wide variety of individuals. Commercial awareness is thus essential. Reporting directly into the European Finance Director the main responsibilities will include:
• Deputising on site for the European FD and implementing business improvement initiatives and growth strategies.
• Help oversee the financial planning and forecasting processes.
• Leading the UK finance team in day-to-day finance matters including process & policy development, corporate governance 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.
• You will have responsibility for Financial Accounting, Business Control (Management Accounting), Supply Chain and IT.
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 European FD, senior managers, the finance team and clients alike can trust this individual, so attention to detail, accuracy and strength of personality are essential.
• A strong eye for detail and the ability to consistently meet tight deadlines are critical.
• Given the autonomous nature of the role, self-belief and confidence in ones own ability are essential.
• Comfortable working with senior management as a business partner, providing a link between UK and Europe as well as between finance and non-finance.
• 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.
• Business acumen, with the stature and professional experience to take a lead role in a multinational company.
About our client
My client is one of the UK's leading manufacturers and suppliers of Fast Moving Consumer Goods. With a number of key brands, they offer an unrivalled product range to a wide variety of sectors. The heritage and expertise that these brands represent, remain the main building blocks for the future, as they continue to offer unrivalled innovation, supported by consumer research and category management expertise. My client operates nationwide with the head office based here in the North West. Employing near to 500 people, with a turnover in excess of £100m my client is one of the region's most prestigious companies. It is also a global player in its key markets and is part of a much larger European-based conglomerate.
The parent company is the largest supplier of products in its market worldwide and is global market leader in several key areas. The company produces and distributes an extensive range of products for multiple end users. The parent company operates in business-to-business markets throughout Europe, North America, South America, and Asia, generating annual sales of in excess of €2billion. It is also listed on one of the main European bourses.
What's on offer
£55,000 - £60,000 plus. Excellent benefits package.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44(0)151 600 2880.
Job Ref: 12972510
Your application will be sent to Josh Stirrett.
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