Head of Finance

Sharp Consultancy have been retained as the exclusive partner for a fast-growing private equity backed client within the North Derbyshire region who are recruiting an Head of Finance to join the business to lead across finance and support the MD and SLT as they embark on the next stage of business growth and development after recent investment via PE.

Our client is a c.£24m T/O business who has successfully grown from a bespoke manufacturing and production specialist into a market leader with an international presence.

Due to recent successes and investment, as well as a strong cash position, the board have been able to establish a three year growth strategy and will be looking to grow the business significantly over that period.

The business has a range of key clients and is a production specialist providing products and support to significant clients and suppliers within high spend settings.

• You will create and develop strong accounts processes with a particular focus on projects and financial analysis
• You will be the lead in finance, responsible for a small team and the development and growth of that team
• You will take responsibility for the monthly management accounts process, the financial year end and the year end audit
• You will lead across external partnering and be the key decision maker for banking, insurances, investment and sales control to support the correct decisions from a finance perspective.
• You will work closely with the owner and lead across a senior level throughout the business, in particular developing strong finance ownership including reviews and analysis to aid commercial decision making
• You must have the ability to provide robust finance leadership with significant responsibility for performance and leadership of a high growth SME
• You will lead across wider growth strategies, including M&A and investment opportunities
• You must be able to demonstrate strong leadership and management capabilities, in particular within a board setting

All applicants must be qualified, and this role could suit somebody making a first move into a leadership role, or likewise someone who has already worked at that level. What is essential, is that you can show a strong level of commercial leadership with clear understanding of MI and business improvements via strong finance processes.

Knowledge of and proficiency of finance systems or transferable experience is essential and any previous experience of manufacturing, production or design with operational exposure in business would be highly advantageous but is not necessarily essential.

You must possess strong management and coaching skills, be an excellent communicator and lead with the required gravitas to drive the business at all levels.

This role offers a salary of £80,000 - £90,000 per annum plus benefits.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.