Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer to join our Senior Management Team. Reporting to the Managing Director and Division General Managers, this role will manage a Finance & Administration team of twelve people and be responsible for the overall financial control of the business.
The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic direction of the business, with a broad commercial focus on improving efficiencies, maintaining growth and decision-making. Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering financial and management accounting control, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
* Providing financial guidance in formulating and implementing the business plan and budgets.
* SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT OF THE COMPANY'S STRATEGY AND LONG-RANGE PLANNING.
* Reviewing products and margins, influencing key commercial decisions on pricing and product range.
* Managing stock recording systems to ensure accurate reflection of stock on hand.
* Financial control of the online business and overall cost control.
* Cash management, including controls over cash flow and actual projections.
* Tax compliance and returns.
* Responsibility for IT and ERP systems, including maintenance, automation, process efficiencies, and system improvements.
* Credit Control function.
* Management of the Administration team.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone with:
* Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA).
* At least 5 years' financial experience, preferably in a similar role within the Distribution or Retail Sector.
* Strong commercial acumen and decisiveness.
* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues in Finance and across business functions.
* A high level of integrity.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (verbal and written).
* Ability to roll up sleeves and drive projects forward.
* Good corporate governance experience.
Remuneration and Career Potential
This is a significant and negotiable position with strong career development prospects as the company continues to expand and adapt to the changing business environment.