Group Finance Director

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This is a chance to join an exciting nutrition business in a group role encompassing a recently acquired manufacturing business alongside the existing branded company.

This is a key role in the executive board of the new group as they begin to merge where you will support both businesses and work closely with the CEO/Founder in advising on strategy and growth with a view on working towards a CFO position in the future.

The Role

• Take overall responsibility and accountability for identifying, developing, implementing, and monitoring the required frameworks of internal financial controls that support the 10 accounting cycles and work with others to identify and mitigate risks and/or weaknesses in policies and procedures.
• Work with other executives, members of the senior leadership teams, and members of the finance teams to identify, develop, implement, and maintain the production of meaningful financial data that satisfies all relevant laws, legislation, codes of conduct, and/or Company policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the policies, processes, and systems needed to proactively manage and report cashflow accurately to support strategic business decisions.
• Take overall responsibility for cashflow throughout the Group and maintain the integrity of funds, securities, and other valuable documents.
• Maintain all the Group’s liabilities including legal contracts, statutory and tax obligations, hidden liabilities, and expectations from loan covenants and/or the Board of Directors.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and interpret balanced scorecards, dashboards, and other financial statements to evaluate and communicate the Group’s expected financial performance.
• Take overall responsibility for the Group’s accounting and finance policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with investment bankers, finance analysts, shareholders, and the CEO to ensure adequate sources of capital to meet the Group’s financial commitments.
• Manage Shareholder relationships and work with the CEO to develop tools that ensure Shareholders receive relevant and timely information.
• Negotiate and administer the banking and loan agreements needed to support each entity of the Group.
• Co-ordinate the long-term financial plans for the Group and develop alternative ways to satisfy financial requirements as needed.
• Set financial controls and levels of authority for the approval of financial commitments and/or resources.
• Manage the financial aspects of bids, contracts, and leases.
• Any other reasonable tasks as requested by the CEO, a Board Member, or Shareholder.

Ideal Candidate

• BA/MA in finance, accounting, or economics.
• Excellent knowledge of laws, legislation, and regulation affecting all entities within the Group.
• Previous experience managing financial matters within the manufacturing sector is advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of Transfer Pricing and negotiating loan agreements is a distinct advantage.
• Proven skills to lead, develop, and manage teams of likeminded professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise information.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a finance role at a senior manager level.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a finance role (preferably manufacturing).
• Proven experience leading a finance function and providing advice, support, and guidance to the CEO, Board, and Senior Management Teams.
• Extensive experience managing cashflow.
• Proven experience negotiating and procuring debt and equity capital.

For more info, get in touch with Dan @ Umami.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

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