Metier Peoples is currently exclusively partnered with a large and growing organisation with offices across the Central Belt of Scotland. As a member of the leadership team, reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role will play a fundamental part in developing and supporting the growth plan of the business.
Working within finance, between sales and operations – the successful candidate will need to build strong relationships, we are seeking a commercially-driven finance professional, who can engage with stakeholders as well as drive and challenge business performance.
The Job:
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Establishing a deep understanding of the business challenges and opportunities so that you can effectively support your stakeholders
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Budgeting, re-forecasting, monitoring and delivering against targets and timelines
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Assisting the operational & commercial teams to enhance performance, through guiding and challenging
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Sharing insight and devising strategic and tactical plans
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Evaluating appropriate initiatives to maximise EBITDA
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Managing critical financial processes including budget development, capex investments, best practice and working capital management initiatives
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Working with leadership to prepare robust annual operating & growth plan
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Monitoring business performance improvement, challenging the management team through detailed financial analysis and recommendations in areas such as margin and profitability
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Producing accurate and meaningful monthly reports and management information, adhering to reporting requirements
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Ensuring all financial processes and controls adhere to internal and external audit requirements
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Supporting the capital expenditure process ensuring timely and quality requests are progressed, expenditure is tracked and financial returns monitored
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Financial modelling and forecasting for any major investment or sales opportunities
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Assuring governance of the business including compliance with processes, procedures, control environment including delegation of authority framework
The Candidate:
Key areas of experience and skills for the role:
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Proven experience at Finance Manager level or above, of a multi-site organisation
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Qualified Accountant
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Ability to demonstrate credibility and proven success in driving both operational improvement as a value added partner
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An emotionally intelligent professional with excellent interpersonal skills and highly developed influencing and communication skills
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Comfortable with working as part of a team and able to fit seamlessly into a team environment
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Broad commercial understanding with the intellectual capability to develop ideas and translate into workable objectives and plans
To Apply:
If you are interested in a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or on your job search in Scotland, please get in touch with the exclusively engaged consultant – Amy Peoples on 07399 980 038 or [email protected].
