Finance Director

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Contribute as key member of the Leadership Team, through developing and implementing the organisations’s financial strategy to support growth.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the GM and Leadership Team.
• Lead the financial planning and analysis processes for the business, aligning with wider Group priorities where needed.
• Lead the finance team, taking responsibility for people’s performance, development and welfare.
• Produce financial reporting for the Parent Company, including monthly P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting, annual budget and its periodic reviews.
• Prepare the annual financial statements, ensuring tax compliance, and post or supervise all year-end and adjustment entries.
• Ownership of rolling forecast modelling and long term 3-5 year business planning.
• Overseeing general accounting, warehouse management, cost accounting, treasury operations, tax filings and communications.
• Manage credit control and customer relationships when payments are delayed; liaise with relevant counsel on disputes and with banks on corporate finance needs.
• Business Partner with department leads to maximise stock management, margin performance, overhead controls.
• Collaborate with external advisors and Group auditors to achieve corporate objectives
• Interface with suppliers and strategic clients on administrative matters.

Your knowledge and experience

• Recognized accountancy qualification.
• Ideally at least 8 years of post-qualified experience in industry.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Experience of operating in an international organization preferable.
• A track record of delivering goals and implementing continuous improvement

Your competencies and unique talents

As a finance leader within our Group, you bring a unique blend of professional expertise, strategic thinking, and personal drive. Your competencies and talents align with the following expectations:

Experiences

• Proven track record in financial and business leadership, with the ability to guide teams and shape financial strategy.
• Hold an accounting qualification (e.g. RA, RC, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• Experience leading or contributing to business transformation projects, driving change and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to international environments, with the ability to operate effectively across cultures and geographies.

Capabilities

• Strong foundation in accounting and financial management, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and control.
• Proficient in data and analytics, using insights to support decision-making and identify growth opportunities.
• Focused on process improvement, streamlining operations to enhance efficiency and performance.

Traits

• A self-starter who takes initiative and ownership.
• Results-oriented, with a relentless focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
• Highly adaptable in dynamic, evolving business contexts.
• Maintains a composed and professional presence, even under pressure.

Measures of Success

• Delivery of regional and business profit before tax (PBT).
• Strong performance on margin and working capital indicators.
• Growth in market share and successful execution of key project milestones.