Our international agricultural client seeks a commercially astute Finance Director to join their management team.
The Role:
• Supporting the leadership team in the development & implementation of strategic plans and associated action plans for the business
• Establishing financial measurement standards and developing systems to monitor performance vs targets
• Evaluating & reporting departmental performance with the MD and other key stakeholders
• Supporting the SLT in the review of finance & administration activities of the business and affiliates, ensuring maximum efficiencies are achieved across the Group
• Ensuring R&D expenditure is identified & captured within the Group’s wider tax plan
• Creating, implementing & operating budgeting & broader management controls
• Driving continuous improvement & performance management
• Supporting the development, management and implementation of the IT strategy across the business
• Recruiting and development of staff members within the finance function
The Person:
• Fully qualified accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA preferred
• Prior experience in a similar role in an industrial, manufacturing or agricultural environment
• Significant experience of leading and managing a finance team
• Excellent IT literacy skills
• Experience of overseeing implementation of systems & processes
• Strong business acumen & commercial awareness
• Outstanding communicator at all levels with ability to develop positive relationships with stakeholders
• Dedicated & hard-working with proven ability to work autonomously under own initiative
• High-level analytical skills
• Broad knowledge & awareness of the agricultural industry would be desirable
In addition to a competitive salary, the Finance Director will receive an attractive package which includes private healthcare (including for family members) Pension & Life Assurance.