Group Finance Director

£100,000 to £125,000 plus benefits

East Midlands

ABPM have been retained by an ambitious and entrepreneurial food manufacturer at a pivotal stage in its history. With an established reputation for exceptional quality, delivery, and customer service, they are now looking at the next stage of their development.

In this regard, this opportunity to join comes at an exciting time in the business's lifecycle.

The successful candidate will be seen as a key partner to the CEO and leadership team. Instilling a strong financial and analytical approach and mind-set throughout the organisation there is a broad remit, including the following:

• Create a finance capability across the business, delivering a robust control framework that supports the rapid growth of the business.
• Critique the financial and investment plans such that they are aligned with business objectives and goals.
• Prioritise strategic initiatives to ensure the business maximises growth potential for asset base, revenue, and EBITDA.
• Develop and upgrade the business's MI to aid management decision-making, forecasting and budgeting in the delivery of the business plan.
• Enhance the professionalisation of the finance function, including systems upgrade / automation.
• Be a proactive conduit to the funders and shareholders about the company's performance and forecasts.

In the new Group Finance Director who must be a qualified ACA/ACCA/ACMA, we will seek a strong track record as a Finance Director/CFO in a privately held or subsidiary of a corporate company drawn from the food, fmcg or retail sectors. Experience in these markets will be very beneficial to the ideal candidate as well M&A experience. It is, however, a prerequisite to possess a deep understanding of the revenue, profit drivers and KPIs of a B2B services environment. Ultimately, the successful candidate should embody the business's relentless drive and energy for excellent results and performance.

To be considered for this role, please get in touch by phone, emailing your CV quoting our job reference EX939977 or apply online!

www.abpmrecruitment.co.uk

All contact details can be found via our website.