Due to ongoing growth in both the UK and International markets, we are currently helping our Client who are a global FMCG company to find a Finance Director. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast moving, high growth FMCG organisation who are expanding on a global basis.
Our Client has a number of strategic growth plans in place and is looking for a FD who has previous experience of working in fast moving, high growth (ideally SME) Retail/FMCG businesses.
Job Summary:
- Cash flow management – accurate forecasting, short, medium and long term with appropriate treasury management.
- Production of accurate and timely Management Accounts.
- Annual audit management. Reporting and accounting as per regulatory and legal requirements including taxation, dividends, annual report and accounts;
- Providing sound financial advice to the board and other senior management colleagues;
- Act as the leading interface between the Company its professional advisers and financial and regulatory bodies;
- Fulfil the role of Company Secretary
- Act as a finance business partner to the MD and support the SMT with ad hoc accounting projects
Key responsibilities:
- Cash flow management – short, medium and long term forecasting.
- Cash treasury – management of company cash.
Security and risk management – minimise any opportunity for fraud within the group – either accounting or cash. - Key stakeholder management – Credit Insurance, HSBC, FX, Insurance etc. Drive positive growing relationship with these partners.
- Board and business support.
- Add value to the MD and business by getting underneath the financial numbers and forecasts.
- Deliver to MD and business suggestions on the numbers of how loss/lower profit streams can be minimised and profit enhancers can be maximised.
- Annual audit management. Reporting and accounting as per regulatory and legal requirements including taxation, dividends, annual report and accounts;
- Plan and manage the company’s tax liabilities. Evaluate the tax liability impact of contemplated courses of action, minimise the tax burden and deal with tax authorities;
- Manage the finance teams across the whole business to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.
The ideal candidate:
- Qualified Accountanct (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)
- Strong Retail / FMCG sector experience gained in a SME / high growth environment
- Commercially aware
- Excellent presentations skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fun and fast moving environment
- Excellent people management abilities and influencing skills
Immediate start.
To apply, please contact: rex.cridland@njr.uk.com