HR Smith Group of Companies
Finance & CFO Support Officer
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FINANCE & CFO SUPPORT OFFICER
If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We are a family run business with over 6 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers worldwide.
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and detail-orientated Finance & CFO Support Officer to join our team, working closely with our Chief Financial Officer and Management.
About the role
This is a varied role that combines finance support with coordination and administration required to assist the CFO with the smooth running of the finance function and wider business needs.
The successful candidate will have an excellent attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities, and an understanding of accounts and financial processes. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with finance and senior administrative background who is looking to develop their experience while working closely with senior members of the business.
Primary duties and responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day support to the CFO and Management across financial and administrative activities to support the effective organisation and delivery of financial and business priorities.
- Assist with the planning, coordination and delivery of business and finance projects.
- Provide proactive support to CFO in coordinating meetings, appointments and ensuring key deadlines and outstanding actions are met.
- Assist with the preparation of reports, management information, and finance-related documentation.
- Maintain accurate and organised financial records and documentation.
- Handle confidential financial and business information with discretion and professionalism.
- Build effective working relationships across the business, including finance, operations and other departments.
- Support process improvements and development of more efficient ways of working.
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Requisite skills and capabilities
We are looking for a confident, organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a busy environment and supporting senior management, who has the following attributes:
- High organised, reliable and able to work independently.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work directly with senior management and manage confidential information.
- Confident in communicating with colleagues at all levels.
- Be literate with computers and a good all-round knowledge of Microsoft office, particularly Excel.
- Previous experience in accounts or finance related is desirable but not essential.
What we offer
- The opportunity to work directly with the CFO and Management team.
- A varied finance coordination role within an established manufacturing business.
- Exposure to finance, business projects and wider commercial operations.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to business efficiency and financial processes.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
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Other benefits
- Free onsite parking.
- Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
- Casual dress.
- Company social events.
- Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
- Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
- Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.
- No contractional, discretionary bonuses awarded based on company performance.
- Health and Wellbeing programme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.
- Full-time position.
- Immediate start.
- Hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 4.30 pm with half an hour each day for lunch. No weekend, evening or bank holiday working.
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Free internal training provided as required.
- Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.
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