Exciting New Opportunity - Head of Finance
Chilton, Ferryhill, County Durham (with occasional travel to Derby).
Are you an experienced Financial Controller or Manager who is looking to develop their career with a very well established Engineering & Manufacturing business based in the North East.
Are you ready to broaden your experience and take the next step into a ‘Head of Finance’ role with a business who has a portfolio of global customers.
Are you looking for a role where you can grow and expand your thinking, and influence decisions across all aspects of the business?

IF THAT’S YOU, KEEP READING!

My client ‘Hydram’ in Chilton, South Durham, is one of the largest subcontract precision sheet metal fabrication companies in Europe, and a leader in the UK sheet metal fabrication market.
We are looking for a proactive and ambitious finance professional to lead and develop the finance team and department. We want someone with ideas and innovation who will sharpen systems, make improvements, automate processes, and guide other managers on how to be more efficient and save costs in the business. We want a go-getter who will make things happen, including their own development!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a driven and ambitious finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The skills and experience that are important to us:
· A finance professional who can demonstrate continuous career growth.
· Experience of managing, motivating, and developing a finance team.
· Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
· Excellent understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
· Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
· Hands-on experience with budgeting, risk management, forecasting, and cash flow management.
· Proficient in presenting financial data to leadership teams.
· In-depth understanding of bank reconciliation and bookkeeping processes.
· Dynamic, charismatic, self-motivated, enthusiastic and proactive.
· Humility- We are looking for a Team player!

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

A strong educational background in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with relevant qualifications (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA).
Ideally someone with industry experience as a Finance Manager/Controller although candidates from an audit/practice background may also be considered.
Previous experience preparing budgets, statutory accounts, financial statements and Sage 200 accounting software.

Please refer the Job description for details