Finance Director

Founded in 2011, Superior Wellness is the world’s fastest-growing hot tub manufacturer, creating premium, high-quality products designed to enhance health and well-being.

As an innovative manufacturer and distributor, we import and deliver a global selection of Hot Tubs, Swim Spas, Chill Tubs, Saunas, and Accessories, catering to both trade and retail customers across several countries.

Over the past 13 years, we’ve experienced remarkable growth, expanding our international team to 140 and achieving a turnover exceeding £34.5 million. Driven by ambitious plans for the future, this year alone we’ve celebrated significant milestones, including acquiring a manufacturing facility in Portugal and opening a new distribution centre in South Carolina.

The Role:
We are looking for a Finance Director to provide visionary leadership and strategic guidance, driving planning processes that support the next phase of our growth journey. While we welcome candidates from all sectors and backgrounds, a strong commercial understanding of manufacturing and a proven track record of enabling sustainable, year-on-year growth would be highly beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team and make a tangible impact on the organisation’s success.

Responsibilities
As a Finance Director, your role will evolve with the needs of the business, requiring strategic leadership and operational expertise. Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership

• Prepare and present annual budgets, financial plans, and business plans to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s short-term and long-term goals.
• Lead business planning and forecasting, including due diligence for growth initiatives and acquisitions.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team in strategic decision-making.
• Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring protection against market fluctuations and operational uncertainties.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Oversee the preparation of management and statutory accounts.
• Produce accurate and timely internal and external financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, governance, and reporting requirements.

Acquisition and Corporate Finance

• Support acquisition processes, with experience in end-to-end acquisition activities.
• Oversee corporate finance activities, including working capital management, hedging, and foreign currency strategies.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to optimise financial performance.

Operational Leadership

• Build and optimise finance and back-office functions, balancing cost and affordability.
• Analyse financial performance and processes, identifying areas for improvement and driving operational efficiency.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Partner with other departments to align financial objectives with broader business goals.

Systems and Technology

• Oversee the selection, implementation, and management of financial systems and tools to support business growth and efficiency.
• Leverage advanced analytics and data-driven insights to support forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for investors, shareholders, and funding partners, providing transparent and actionable financial data.

Key Skills

• Be qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with significant experience operating at this level for an SME manufacturer.
• You’ll be an exceptional leader of people and will have first class communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels across the wider business.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Experience of managing banking facilities and confident at negotiating with banks.
• Experience of monitoring banking covenants.
• Experience of setting up international entities globally.
• Knowledge of international tax laws in the US and EU.
• Experience of monitoring stock in multiple countries, including on-sea stock, a distinct advantage.
• A history of assisting with acquisitions, including integration.
• Experience with due diligence processes and data room, end-to-end private equity deals.
• Track record of providing insightful management information to enable the directors to make real-time decisions that enhance profitability.
• Strong understanding of current accounting standards, with recent experience of producing statutory accounts and managing external auditors.
• Driving licence.
• This role is office-based in Chesterfield, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

Core Values – Candidates must match our company team values:

• Discipline – We get things done efficiently and effectively.
• Responsibility – We own the problems and solve them.
• Consistency – We are better today than yesterday.
• Trust – Delivering exceptional service beyond expectations.
• Integrity – We do what we say we will.
• Team – We work together, respect each other, be honest and protect the team.

Benefits:

• Generous salary package plus benefits DOE.
• 13% company-wide bonus scheme (eligible after 6 months of continuous service).
• Annual percentage pay increase award scheme (eligible after successful completion of probation).
• 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Annual leave purchase scheme.
• Onsite fully equipped gym and fitness classes.
• Discounted healthy meals.
• Reward Recognition and Wellness programme.
• Healthy breakfast options, including fresh fruit.
• Fantastic career and development opportunities.
• Onsite parking.
• Sky Lounge breakout games room with Zen Garden.
• Team wellness working areas.

To apply please contact Carol Smith, Head of Human Resources.

Superior Wellness Ltd prides itself in being an equal opportunities employer.

In line with the GDPR regulations 25th May 2018, we will keep your personal details for the purpose and limitation of our recruitment process only and will be destroyed in the event you are unsuccessful for this role. We will not share any of your personal information with any third-party.

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