Location : Hereford Head office - (Would also consider their Southampton office)
Salary : Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package
Hays Senior Finance are delighted to be exclusively partnering with Ambrey Risk, a market-leading global maritime services business, to appoint an outstanding Finance Director at an exciting stage in the company's growth journey.
Ambrey is at the heart of a diverse and interdependent global maritime ecosystem, delivering intelligence, risk management, security, software and offshore support services to clients across the world. With annual recurring revenues exceeding £100m and operations spanning multiple international markets, the business is entering a critical phase of growth and value creation, with a targeted investment or liquidity event anticipated within the next 2-3 years.
Reporting directly into the executive leadership team, the Finance Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation, providing strategic financial leadership whilst maintaining robust governance, control and operational excellence across the group.
The Opportunity
This is a broad and highly visible leadership role that offers the opportunity to influence business strategy, support transformational initiatives and help drive long-term shareholder value.
You will act as a trusted partner to the CEO, COO and Chief Commercial Officer, providing commercial insight, strategic challenge and financial expertise to support key decision-making across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership
- Partner with the executive team to deliver the group's strategic objectives and growth plans.
- Support business integrations and transformation programmes.
- Drive commercial awareness and financially informed decision-making across the organisation.
Financial Management & Control
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning process across the group.
- Development of FP&A reporting support the business with data to drive operational decision making
- Ensure robust financial control, reporting accuracy and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
- Monitor working capital performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide clear insight into business performance, risks and opportunities for the executive team and shareholders.
Treasury, Tax & Governance
- Lead the group's treasury strategy, including banking relationships, funding, foreign exchange exposure and risk management.
- Oversee group-wide financial governance, intercompany structures and reporting frameworks.
- Work closely with tax advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient tax structures and compliant
Finance Director in Hereford employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
As a Senior Finance Manager in our well-established machinery sector company, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and contributions. We offer a competitive salary of up to £55,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work closely with senior leadership, ensuring your role is both impactful and rewarding. With a focus on employee growth and autonomy, this position provides a unique opportunity to influence financial and operational decision-making within a dynamic SME setting.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
