Your new company

Hays Senior Finance are partnered with this global manufacturing and distribution company who are looking to recruit a commercial-minded Finance Director for their UK arm.

The company prides themselves on high quality and innovation, always thinking of new ways to support its customer base with the most recent up-to-date technology.

Your new role

The job of the Finance Director is a varied one, it involves, but will not be limited to:

• Ensuring the UK finance team prepare accurate and timely reporting of the UK entities to meet the company's monthly deadlines.
• Ensuring all local UK reporting, including annual financial statements and tax reporting, are completed within the UK deadlines.
• Reviewing and analysing the performance of the UK businesses and providing this detailed analysis to the European Finance Director on a timely basis, including during quarterly presentations.
• Work with legal as needed on compliance and contractual negotiations.
• Prepare operational efficiency and cost-saving proposals.
• Work closely with the commercial teams to:
  • Prepare regular business forecasts to meet deadlines.
  • Assist them with commercial deals and strategy as required to maximise business growth.
• Work with the finance teams share best practices and improve processes.
• Production of ad-hoc reports / analysis as requested.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified accountant.
• Ideally available on short notice
• Commercial and business partnering experience
• At least 5 years of experience of leading finance teams in medium to large organisations.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills
• Good Excel knowledge (e.g. lookups, pivot tables)
• Ability to work flexibly to meet tight month and year-end deadlines
• Knowledge of IFRS would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

This is a hybrid working job with the expectation to work 2 days in the Telford office, 25 days' holiday + stats, a generous bonus scheme, life assurance and the opportunity to work in a global, market-leading business.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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