Finance Director

JHE & Partners are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-respected company in the Brighouse area as they look to recruit a Finance Director. As the company enters an exciting new period, this is an ideal time to join and influence the direction of the business.

Working closely with the MD and Senior Leadership team, the successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function, whilst playing a key role in shaping the direction of the business. This is an extremely “hands on” role. We are looking for someone who is able to handle the day-to-day accounting as well as developing and producing analysis and commercial insight to support decision making, whilst also being comfortable sitting at the board table and influencing strategic decision making.

Open to both experienced FD’s as well as candidates looking to make that step up from FC/Senior Finance Manager, this role is a brilliant opportunity to join a great business with a superb reputation in a genuinely interesting sector. With ambition to continue growing the company, the role will evolve and provide the successful candidate with a long term career.

Key duties and responsibilities will include

Providing commercial insight and strategic financial guidance to the Board

Producing monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts

Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management

Managing all aspects of financial control, compliance and taxation

Overseeing stock valuation, manufacturing costs and product profitability

Taking ownership of product pricing and margin analysis

Managing relationships with external accountants, banks, insurers and professional advisers

Maintaining accurate accounting records and overseeing month-end and year-end processes

Managing sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, bank reconciliations and VAT returns

Overseeing payroll and pension administration through external providers

Supporting HR administration and ensuring compliance with employment legislation

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) who

Has strong financial accounting and technical accounting expertise

Enjoys a hands-on role and is comfortable managing day to day finance operations

Has experience within manufacturing, engineering, distribution or international trade environments

Possesses strong commercial awareness and business partnering skills

Is possibly looking for their first Finance Director appointment and is ready to take on wider strategic responsibility

Demonstrates high levels of integrity, accuracy and professionalism

Offering a competitive salary, an excellent annual bonus and other benefits, this is a great opportunity for the right person. Beyond the benefits, this is a chance to join an established, profitable business with a superb international reputation. The role offers exposure to board level decision making, whilst retaining ownership of the core finance function, making it an ideal opportunity for an ambitious FC or Finance Manager looking for that first FD role, or an established FD looking for a role locally that will provide an interesting challenge and a chance to influence business growth.

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