Finance Director – Derry - Londonderry

REED Executive Appointments

£80,000 -£90,000| Pension | Bonus | Private healthcare | REED Exclusive

Reed have been exclusively appointed to recruit a commercially focused Finance Director to our client’s leadership team, due to retirement.  This role is crucial in driving future performance and supporting the ambitions of this dynamic & fast-growing business, as they further expand into global markets.

The successful candidate will be a strategic partner within the company, ensuring financial robustness whilst navigating through a period of significant growth.

Working closely with the Managing Director and as part of a structured leadership team, the Financial Director will hold a varied and developing remit to include the following:

• Provide expert financial guidance as a strategic partner to the Managing Director and Leadership Team
• Develop a financial strategy that aligns with overall business objectives and delivers shareholders value
• Communicate financial performance across the business, offering clear insights and actionable recommendations
• Prepare financial statements ensuring compliance with Financial Reporting Standards
• Monthly Reporting of accurate financials to the head office within strict deadlines
• Prepare monthly management accounts and KPIs for Operational Board
• Project Accounting and Gross Profit Margin Reporting
• Stock Management Oversight and WIP reporting
• Lead and manager transactional staff responsible for AR, AP & Payroll
• Treasury Management, bank reconciliations and cashflow reporting
• Vat Returns: UK, ROI, (& several other European countries)
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Investment appraisals
• Oversee HMRC Custom Returns
• Further develop reporting on current software and integrate technology platforms
• Liaison with Auditors, Tax Advisors, European Accountants and Banks

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) offering at least 10 years of progressive experience in financial roles, with a minimum of 5 years in a Financial Director/ Controller or similar senior position within a commercial organisation
• Strong technological proficiency, with experience in using technology to enhance business efficiency
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of communicating complex financial information across the business
• Experience within manufacturing/construction preferred

To apply for this genuinely excellent and rare opportunity, please submit your CV and a short cover letter via this advert or by contacting Laurence Jago at Reed Belfast.

Early application is encouraged!