Group Chief Financial Officer

Our Client a manufacturing entity is operating internationally is seeking to recruit a Group Chief Financial Officer to join their team of professionals. The appointed individual will work closely with the Finance Director, Strategy Team, and the Group Managing Director on various financial projects. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited too;

• Oversee the groups accounting consolidation and review monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Present financial reporting to the board of directors alongside the financial director
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements at the Group level
• Build working relationships with external 3rd parties such as banks, financial advisors, insurance agencies, credit agencies, financial regulators, and other financial institutions as relevant at Group level
• Evaluate, manage and mitigate financial and other risks in collaboration with the Board of Directors
• Review and build business plans set by the operating companies within the Group and challenge to ensure alignment to Group strategic plans
• Support the achievement of operational and commercial objectives which contribute to the long-term profitability of the Group
• Support the relevant department in ensuring a robust Internal Audit function is in place within the Group to assess and report on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes
• Optimise cash and financing, providing a financing strategy for major investments and thorough research into external funding options.
• Research external funding options and put in place agreements for additional sources of funds to finance future business growth.
• Develop a pipeline for growth through M&A activity aligned to the Group’s objectives
• Provide financial analysis for the Board both when assessing potential new investments alongside reviewing performance of current business activities
• Assess future acquisitions including full due diligence and integration analysis.
• Oversee and align C-Suite level Finance staff across the Group and ensure adequate succession planning and talent development is in place for the top Finance positions in the operating companies

• 18 years overall experience, of which a minimum of 3 years' experience at a Group Leadership level.
• 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting
• Experience of Mergers and Acquisition management
• Experience in an international setting will be considered an asset
• Strategic Thinking and change management

• Warranted and Chartered Accountant

• An attractive remuneration package
• Communications Allowance
• Performance Bonus
• Health Insurance