Group Finance Director - Doncaster

Axon Moore are partnering with an ambitious, privately owned SME near Doncaster to appoint their Group Finance Director. With multiple trading locations and a strong reputation for quality and customer service, the business has built a strong market position through sustained investment in recent years. They have a strong financial footing to achieve further growth and have ambitious plans to continue growth and success in the foreseeable future. This is an exciting role for a financial leader who is seeking a broad, strategic leadership role as a No.1 in finance, supporting an ambitious CEO and board in a privately owned business. This person will be far more than an FD running finances, they will act as a true business partner to the CEO, helping to make the best possible business decisions. Key responsibilities include: • Lead the financial activities of the business, providing strategic guidance to the Board and leading the finance team • Own the companies’ annual budgeting and forecasting procedures, providing regular and timely insight to the board on performance and targets • Manage the company cash position, including cashflow forecasting and liquidity status • Ensure robust financial controls are adhered to, and statutory reporting deadlines are met • Analyse the Groups financial planning and analysis capabilities, recommending improvements where necessary • Engage in M&A activity that may provide further growth opportunities for the business and bring in synergies The ideal candidate for this role should possess the followings skills and experience: • Qualified finance leader with experience in a Finance Director or equivalent role, ideally within a large privately owned or owner managed business • Experience leading a company through a period of growth and change • Experience working in a Group structure would be advantageous, preferably with some experience of M&A / company transactions • Gravitas and professionalism to influence at Board level This is an 'on-site' role where visible leadership will be required, so the expectation is for this person to be in the office most working days.