Our client is an established construction supply & distribution business who are seeking a driven and hands on Finance Director to lead them through continuous business improvement and further company expansion. Reporting to the Managing Director you will need to be a commercially astute leader with first class business acumen and the ability to demonstrate excellent strategic awareness.

Responsibilities include:

Leading and mentoring a small finance team
Take a proactive role in formulating and executing the strategic plan as a member of the Executive Team
Work closely with the MD and Executive Team to identify and evaluate potential business opportunities
Drive the finance agenda to ensure budgets and targets are met
Establish a high level of credibility and develop positive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
Manage all operational financial processes ensuring that all reporting is done appropriately and in a timely manner
Analysis of financial performance; development and controlling of measures to support growth and profitability
Drive all internal processes for forecasting, budgeting and mid-term planning
Management and negotiation of commercial legal and contractual matters
Management of IT; overall responsibility to ensure data is secure and IT equipment, licensing agreements and service contracts are appropriately managed

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant, with significant experience at executive level / senior management / board level within a commercially driven environment. You will be a strategic and clear thinking Finance Director / CFO able to communicate well at all levels, be a calm influencer with the ability to see the bigger picture, and have demonstrable skills in business improvement initiatives and project management. M&A experience and management experience in an international corporation would also be desirable. Some international travel will also be required.

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