Recruiter

ABPM Recruitment Ltd

Salary

Competitive

Location

North West

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

ABPM as experts in financial recruitment are assisting a key client in the identification of a finance director for the next phase of their development. Strategically astute you will be working closely with the Group FD, Divisional CEO and members of the Board. The Finance Director will be responsible for managing the divisional P&L and balance sheet ensuring effective controls, managing the cost centre, commercial projects approved by the Board and oversight of external contractors.

The ideal candidate will be an ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualified accountant with strong academics who can demonstrate a strong progressive career with the proven ability to business partner at all levels within a fast paced business. Additional duties as the Finance Director will be to manage all aspects of the daily running of this division’s financial and administrative functions, contribute to company strategy and operational activities, managing the commercials regarding new contracts and liaising with investors, managing the financial risks of the business and have a direct influence on cash and working capital.

This is a high profile and excellent opportunity that offers tangible deliverables and rapid career progression within a highly acquisitive and expanding group.

Recruiter

Paul Boardman

Salary

From £65,000 to £70,000 per year + Significant Equity Opportunity

Location

Chester, Conwy

Qualifications

ACA, ACMA, ACCA

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

My retained client is a well established, private equity backed, service business.
Having experienced double digit growth in recent years and a with a view to a medium term exit , the business represents an outstanding opportunity for a talented finance professional.
In addition to the traditional responsibilities of financial management and control, as a key member of a small leadership team, you will build direct relationships with external partners and seek commercial improvements to drive business profitability.
Appropriate candidates will possess strong technical skills and specific experience in project costing, margin analysis and cash management. You will have managed significant change programmes and be seen as an inspirational motivator and leader.
It is likely that you will service sector experience, ideally B2C, but more importantly a passion for quality and service.
A degree of " home working " may be considered after a period of time.

Recruiter

Robert Walters

Salary

From £80,000 to £100,000 per year

Location

Cheshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Our client is a growing AIM listed technology business whom is recognised as a leader in their niche market and work with a broad range of leading clients both in the UK and overseas.

They are seeking a Finance Director to join their dynamic team to work with and support the board in a position that will be highly visible and will require the Finance Director to develop processes and internal systems to support growth.

Key duties will include:

* Take ownership of the budgetary process.
* Review and improve financial controls and processes.
* Introduce a weekly cash-flow forecast.
* Provide commercial and strategic input to the management team.
* Improve the flow of MI throughout the business.
* Take ownership of legal matters including contractual terms / pricing negotiations
* Manage a small finance team.

Supporting the CEO the FD will be the key interface between the finance department and the operational side of the business. It is a very ‘hands on’ role with high visibility in a business which is experiencing rapid growth and will continue to expand.

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ideally a “big 4” trained ACA) with aspirations to be part of an entrepreneurial venture in an autonomous, visible role. Ideally you will have experience within a fast paced contracts-based organisation.

The business has a creative culture, and its employees are energetic and enthusiastic about the space they operate in. It is therefore imperative that you have a passion for working in a ‘people business’ and can develop excellent working relationships with non-finance colleagues.

If you would like to apply for the role of Finance Director or find out more, please apply online or contact Marcus Blackburn at Robert Walters on [contact details removed] or call + [contact details removed] quoting the reference 1831080.

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AFR Consulting

Salary

From £60,000 to £60,000 per year + plus benefits

Location

Crewe

Qualifications

Qualified (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Our client are a growing privately owned £25m turnover logistics business who are looking for an experienced Financial Controller / Finance Director for a No.1 position at the site based near Crewe. The role is to assume full financial management of the business working directly with, and providing full support to the Managing Director. Responsibilities including Finance, IT, HR and Purchasing this role is involved with every aspect of the business with offices internationally. This role would suit an individual who is “hands-on”, liking a varied, challenging role involved in all areas of the business. We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller with director potential, preferably from the logistics sector with demonstrable understanding of job costing. You will be passionate about the business and be able to develop an understanding of all functions of the group in order to offer financial leadership become a key contributor supporting the Managing Director in formulating business strategy. Only those applicants who have a legal right to work within the UK and possess a suitable amount of UK based finance experience will be considered. Currently registered candidates will automatically be considered.

Recruiter

Stark Brooks Associates

Salary

Competitive + Excellent Package

Location

North West, Manchester

Qualifications

ACA, ACCA, CA

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Our client has a national network of 300+ Forensic staff and is beginning a 3 year growth plan. The team provides services including dispute resolution, fraud and other financial investigations, non-financial investigations, construction claims, contract reviews and licensing management.

This role will combine managing certain existing clients and working to develop the practice. You will need to manage internal liaison between the Forensic, Corporate Finance and Transaction Services teams in order to maximise opportunities and offer excellent service to clients.

On a day to day basis the role will involve:
* Leading investigation and disputes engagements, including the use of intelligence gathering and forensic technology techniques
* Managing teams, including staff development and coaching
* Producing expert reports in both oral and written form
* Developing existing and new client relationships for the team and the wider firm
* Responsible for generating revenues

We are seeking applications from those who are/ have:
* ACA qualified with experience working in a large professional services firm.
* Significant experience in general Investigations and Disputes
* Experience of utilising forensic technology capabilities
* Ability to leading teams in crisis environments
* Strong network of relationships