Ref - Finance Director – Ref 9070

Finance Director

Immediately available ACA Finance Director who possesses significant experience of operating in a number one finance position in both listed and private equity/venture capital owned companies. With experience of operating at Board level, has a strong background in business partnering in a range of roles from site controller to group consolidation, supported by a foundation in marketing prior to qualifying as an accountant. Key experience includes management of multi-site organisations in highly regulated food packaging, orthopaedic and aerospace sectors, managing CIP and instilling operational accountability in the development of business performance to achieve enhancement in retained earnings. Has worked within organisations in turnaround situations and is adept at managing cash and delivering strategy within challenging operating conditions, with a strong focus on elimination of non-value-add processes.
  • Turnaround of ailing businesses post-COVID; restructuring, cash management and development of strategy to re-build operations and customer base; returned three loss-making companies to profitability
  • Focus on financial and operational governance in highly regulated industry
  • Introduction of ERP system, strong financial controls and budgeting/forecasting protocols
  • Development of customer relationships by implementation and attainment of high service levels
  • Focus on quality of order book; achieved 80% runner/repeater business and 85% of revenue on LTAs
  • Achieved 5-year business development targets within 3 years; transforming business from £2m loss in FY20 to £1.8m profit in FY24
  • Human Resource accountability; development of new contracts, policies and procedures; introduced a range of benefits and increased employee engagement from less than 65% to over 80%
  • Ethical and Social Governance; developed Net Zero strategy and first-time carbon emission reporting
  • Optimisation of tax position including RDEC on new customer onboarding and product development
  • Optimisation of newly implemented ERP system, including establishment of Management Information structure to monitor business performance and continuous improvement projects
  • Cost/benefit assessment and structured implementation of Project Management module to integrate existing ERP modules from quoting to invoicing, reducing reliance on external records to manage projects
  • Advising on potential future upgrades to ERP and enhancements in reporting to improve control environment over business management and production of financial results
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