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Finance Director

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Finance Director
Your new company Hays is proud to be working exclusively with a well-established, highly reputable building services company to appoint their next Finance Director. This organisation has been operating for over 30 years, designing and installing specialist products into commercial developments and creating innovative solutions for their customers. They pride themselves on their long-standing relationships and success with some leading businesses nationwide. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious FD to lead meaningful change within a growing SME environment.
Your new role You will work closely with the CEO and members of the senior leadership team to help drive financial strategy and achieve ambitious growth plans. The company is looking to increase its revenue by 60% over the next 3 years and, as such, is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead that growth. You will have full autonomy over the daily financial operations, the development of systems and processes and have significant input into the commercial strategy of the business. More specifically, you will be responsible for the following: Management of the existing finance team, including the upskilling and development of staff members Implementation, development and optimisation of the new ERP/CRM system Driving improvements and efficiencies in financial analysis and reporting Managing cash flow Creating and developing financial growth strategy Enhancement of financial controls Working with senior leadership on forecasting models Business partnering with operational parts of the business to maximise revenue Board reporting and interpretation of financial information Oversight of statutory reporting processes. This role is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week between Monday and Friday. The role will be primarily office-based, but some flexibility could be afforded for the right candidate.
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What you'll need to succeed You will ideally: Be a fully qualified accountant Have experience in construction, product installation or similar building services industry Have experience of implementing and developing financial systems and processes Have strong cash flow management experience Have experience working with PE-backed businesses Be a 'people-focused' leader with strong communication and stakeholder management experience


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What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary of between £70-100,000 per annum, a company car, 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), private medical insurance, an enhanced pension scheme and a profit-related bonus.
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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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