- Influencing the strategic direction of the business, overseeing budgets, forecasts and financial planning initiatives for the business
- Forming a key part of the site senior leadership team, taking on a broader remit beyond finance
- Overseeing operational costs of the business, seeking improvements and efficiencies
- Keeping a close eye on key business drivers, fluctuations in performance, acting upon business opportunities
- Supporting the sales activities of the business with clear lines of communication, robust challenging and commercial decision making
- Overseeing the monthly reporting and accounting activities of the finance function
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong operational experience in a financial leadership role
- Experience within manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, or a similar tangible and fast moving industry
- Exposure to leading a team, including management, mentoring and development
- Strong commercial acumen, ability to influence strategic decision making