Finance Director

My client is a rapidly expanding, diverse group with turnover of circa £65 million and they are now seeking an experienced Finance Director who will be responsible for ensuring sound financial and commercial management across the group This is a highly varied, interesting role where typical duties will cover: * Identify opportunities to improve revenue and margin across contracts and services * Improving cash generation and work-in-progress cycles * Understanding key drivers and cost behaviours across the business * Using financial insight to challenge and improve performance alongside the board * Working closely with operational teams across the departments to drive contract profitability and cash generation * Supporting commercial decision making around pricing, margin, delivery models and risk across large contracts. * Leading on budgeting and forecasting to support planning and decision making * Provide forward looking modelling and analysis to support growth plans and risk management * Analysis of trends, overheads, WIP and job costing to maximise returns and cash generation * Improving visibility of contract performance level to support operational management * Lead and develop the finance team of 8 whilst maintaining efficiency with systems, processes and reporting * Driving improvements in data quality and analysis with commercial insight to support leadership team * Acting as part of the board and senior leadership team * Prepare Board Packs for meetings with the board Ideal candidates will be: * Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). * Commercially minded * A driven individual willing to deep dive into the business * Good communication skills with all levels of the accounts and operational team * Forward and creative thinking * Analytical on figures to improve profitability and efficiency Interviews are ongoing so apply now