Finance Director

Reading Permanent £120,000 - £150,000 per year View Job Description
A key UK based leadership role, reporting into a US owned global group. The UK Finance Director will oversee the daily operations of a small finance department and support the UK business development.
  • A key leadership role within a growing international business
  • Matrix structured global business

About Our Client

A market leader in their sector with a strong heritage in manufacturing of quality products.

Job Description

This role involves managing core financial functions such as accounts payable/receivable, tax, audit, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess with strong management skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to lead and develop a team.

Key requirements for the position include:
- Strong experience in tax compliance/planning
- Expertise in financial controls/risk
- Proficiency in financial reporting and budgeting/cost control
- Leadership and development of a small finance function
- Financial strategy
- Cashflow and treasury management
- External stakeholder management, banks, auditors, etc

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar sized global business and be comfortable in a matrix structured environment reporting into the Group CFO and interaction with Global CEO.

  • Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
  • 10 + years of progressive experience in accounting, including team leadership. Working experiences in accounting firms or similar industry are preferred.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, auditing practices and tax regulations.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (SAP preferred)
  • Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, formulas, data analysis)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
  • Effective communication and leadership skills
  • High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism

What's on Offer

Excellent Package + Bens

The role will be office based

Contact
Luisa Diamant
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6894334
Phone number
+44 1727 73 0146

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Director / CFO
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Reading
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Luisa Diamant
Consultant phone
+44 1727 73 0146
Job reference
JN-112025-6894334