Head of Finance

SF Recruitment are pleased to be exclusively partnered with a leading, high growth construction & manufacturing business based nr. Swadlincote.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership function of a leading player in the industry, with a strong market presence and high product demand.

You will take on a high-profile role, overseeing 2x UK entities (net t/o c.£55m) of a wider, high-performing Group, working closely with key stakeholders in the UK and overseas to drive financial performance and support strategic decision making which in turn will play a significant part in sculpting the future of the business and driving profitability.  

About the role:

As Head of Finance – UK, you will:

• Be key ally to various senior stakeholders within UK operations, notably the GM, providing insight from a financial standpoint and steering key decision making discussions.
• Take responsibility of an established team of 4 in UK finance.
• Act as a key member of the local leadership team, providing input into strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
• Provide sound commercial insight into growth initiatives and performance improvement measures.
• Monitor and improve P&L and balance sheet performance, with a focus on commercial profitability, overheads, and recurring cash flow.
• Support commercial decision-making and negotiations for high profile matters from both a customer and supplier perspective.
• Play a key role in sales and operational planning process by providing detailed financial analysis.
• Ensure a high-performance culture within operations, analysing and addressing variances under standard costing.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including Group reporting (including future insights to drive performance improvement).
• Work closely with Group and wider UK teams, particularly in relation to an upcoming ERP implementation (SAP).

About you:

• Applications from both qualified accountants (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) and QBE accountants are welcomed with relevant experience
• Sound commercial and financial acumen with excellent business partnering skillset and demonstrable experience in driving profitability and financial performance oversight
• Strong analytical mindset with a future oriented approach to challenge identification and implementation of measures to enhance and drive performance and profitability
• Excellent leadership skills, able to support and influence at all levels
• Strong communication skills at all hierarchical levels, both finance and non-finance
• SAP experience is required, and ideally some prior ERP implementation experience

What’s in it for you:

You’ll be joining the business an exciting time of sustained growth. People working for the business praise them for their approach to employee wellbeing and balance, to which the company has won notable awards.

• Salary – up to £80,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance in excess of £10,000 p/a
• Attractive bonus and pension schemes
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office (with some flexibility required around key annual milestones)
• Opportunity to travel abroad with the business on an annual/half yearly basis for group finance meetings
• An excellent opportunity to join a growing business with enviable product demand and a chance to make a direct impact on future profitability and shaping of the business

This is a key appointment which will interview promptly for suitably experienced candidates. Please get in touch with AJ Blyth at SF Recruitment on for more information.

Please note that full, permanent right to work in the UK is essential as Visa sponsorship cannot be provided.