JOIN OUR MISSION

ITM is in the midst of a transformative phase, focusing on streamlined delivery and operational excellence. We’re seeking talented individuals who share our passion for clean energy and our drive to make a tangible impact on the world’s transition to net-zero.
You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We’ve come a long way, join us in the next step of our incredible journey!

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified accountant with a recognised body
• A degree in Finance, Accounting or a similar subject (desirable)
• Proven and significant experience in a senior finance leadership role, within manufacturing/engineering or a related sector
• Expert knowledge in finance, costing, and best practices
• Demonstrates commercial acumen – partners with the business to deliver commercially focused strategic outcomes
• Working knowledge of relevant accounting standards

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Effective leadership and people management skills, with a proven track record of building, leading, inspiring and developing high-performing teams
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities
• Outstanding communication skills – able to deliver bad news and give it a positive outlook as well as ability to influence board members
• The ability to accept and provide feedback, be challenged on your advice, and work well under pressure

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business partnering with operational leadership and supply chain from procurement through to finished goods.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and reporting cycles.
• Leading standard costing annual and quarterly process, capturing variances into the standard cost where appropriate.
• Support cash management and working capital initiatives.
• Work across multiple departments to ensure effective delivery of financial and operational services.
• To own the financial models for the standard costing processes.
• Responsible for the preparation of manufacturing and overheads budgets and forecasts, ensuring they are developed and understood by the wider business.
• Responsible for ensuring all matters relating to business areas are auditable and pass audit.
• Own relevant monthly commentary for inclusion in Exec reporting pack.
• Ensure all relevant finance policies and procedures are up to date and compliant with relevant legislation.
• Overseeing stock process.
• Governance of PGM process and control, including monitoring commodity markets.
• Supporting decision-making with clear, data-led advice.
• Driving continuous improvement across finance operations.
• Strengthen internal controls, streamline accounting processes, and drive process improvements.
• Maintain governance standards, balancing business needs with regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the CFO, this pivotal finance leadership role will oversee all aspects of the Manufacturing and Overhead Finance function, driving strategic initiatives and providing insightful and robust analysis for key decision making. The role is key in shaping the organisation’s internal costing, overhead spend and value creation. Ensuring budgeting and forecasting, and relevant financial models support our business objectives and are strategically focused.

• Provide strategic direction and support across the finance team.
• To lead the manufacturing finance team to business partner Manufacturing and the spend of all other functions.
• To be fully accountable for calculation and analysis of standard costing, ensuring the integrity of relevant balance sheet values and alignment to accounting standards.
• To be fully accountable for overhead reporting, ensuring alignment with relevant executive and department
• To own strategic initiatives to reduce standard costing and overhead costs along with relevant exec, ensuring spend is in valuation creation areas.
• To own financial models for budgeting and forecasting and to lead on these processes.
• Acts as a critical support to the CFO.
• Ensure the team is empowered with clear objectives and has alignment with the company’s strategic aims.
• Ensure robust communication exists within the team, both internally and externally, with all stakeholders