Financial Director

Investigo are excited to be working as an exclusive partner for a leading FMCG business as they begin the process of hiring a Divisional Financial Director.

Job Purpose:

As Divisional Finance Director you will work with the Divisional CEO, Group Finance Director, senior management teams, and with all internal and external stakeholders as necessary performing and executing a 'strategic and financial partner' role. To develop all necessary policies and procedures to ensure the sound financial management and control of the division's business.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the achievement of the business objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy;
• Responsible for working capital and treasury, include cash management and hedging foreign exchange exposure;
• Oversee all reporting processes, including managing the month end and year end process and the submission of timely financial reporting;
• Coordination and oversight of the annual budgeting cycle and quarterly reforecasts, for consolidation into the Group five year plan;
• Provision of detailed and timely analysis of company performance;
• Due diligence and appraisal of investments including grower loans and capital;
• Develop and maintain all necessary systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within the division;
• Carry out all necessary actions to ensure that the company meets its financial and legal obligations;
• Direct and manage the finance team to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and developed so that they carry out their responsibilities effectively
• Lead and champion change to drive continuous improvement within the finance and divisional function;
• Business partnering and application of financial information to all levels of management including Board of Directors;
• Working with external stakeholders to present accurate and true data;
• Working with the commercial trading managers to identify and achieve opportunities for maintaining and improving trading margins, be that with customers or suppliers;
• Responsible for planning, resource allocation, and forecasting on a long term and short term basis.

Company Initiatives and Compliance

• Take responsibility for the Health and Safety of yourself and others whilst at work.
• Support Company initiatives and demonstrate Company values.
• To comply with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to the role.
• Participate in training and personal development activities as required.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the Company.

Qualifications/ Knowledge/ Skills & Experience

• Financial professional qualification
• Second language desirable (ideally Spanish) but not essential
• Minimum two years in a senior finance role
• Experience of the fruit or fresh produce industry is highly desirable or FMCG/Retail

Specific Skills & Experience

• Demonstration of strong interpersonal skills and team management with strong communication skills. Proven track record at developing and motivating team members and others around them.
• Excellent commercial and business experience. Demonstrable leadership skills.
• Ability to negotiate with and influence key stakeholders, seeking 'win win' solution
• Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision making
• Proven time management skills: Accustomed to working with and meeting time critical deadlines.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills. Accustomed to working with and interpreting data.
• Accustomed to Problem Solving.
• Flexible
• IT skills - highly proficient with Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook. Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is desirable.

Package and Rewards

Car allowance, Bonus and core benefits and a very good degree of Hybrid working