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Finance Director - c.£170K Bristol OR Exeter based
Finance Director
Robert Half are partnering with South-West Water, a subsidiary of Pennon Group PLC, to recruit a newly created Finance Director position following a recent restructure.
This opportunity will play a key role in supporting the transformation of the business through acting as both a strategic partner to key stakeholders, as well as driving performance through enhancing operational and financial efficiencies.
There is huge scope to add value in this all-encompassing position that incorporates leadership, strategic, operational and technical elements whilst providing high visibility and interaction across the majority of the business.
This role would suit a commercially minded finance leader with demonstrable experience in their ability to influence at an Executive level, as well as having operated in a multi-divisional matrix environment.
The Role
Reporting directly into the CFO and managing 3 direct reports, you will act as the Finance lead for central functions, as well as 2 of the 4 business units in the structure.
Key Duties:
- Lead all finance activities in support of both business units, including contributing to the strategy and direction of these businesses
- Lead all finance activities in support of Corporate Services functions across the Pennon Group
- Partnering with Corporate Service Execs to manage/challenge costs
- Support business unit Managing Directors to deliver short and long term financial outcomes and priorities
- Work alongside other elements of the Finance function to support the effective delivery of financial planning and reporting requirements for the business.
- Shape, oversee and ensure the successful execution of business partnering and reporting in support of the business units and corporate services
- Work alongside the Group FC to ensure development and execution of an effective financial control environment
Your Profile
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA etc)
- Proven ability to operate and influence at Exec level
- Prior background working within a matrix structure or large complex organisation
- Strong experience partnering with multiple stakeholders
- Eagerness to develop/drive performance and make improvements to processes/inefficiencies
- Commercially-astute
Benefits: £170K + car + excellent/competitive benefits package
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