The Group FC will head up the Central Finance function based at the main Operations hub in Stoke-on-Trent (just off M6) as well as managing Accounts staff at multiple sites across the UK.

• Manage and develop a first-class Finance team.
• Ensure the production of timely and robust Group financial reporting and consolidated Management accounts, automating the process as much as possible.
• Management and oversight of Year end Statutory Accounts consolidation process for all group entities.
• Manage the timetable and interaction with Auditors.
• Develop and strengthen financial systems, processes and controls within the newly implemented ERP system with an ongoing focus on driving continuous improvements.
• Streamline business processes to reduce transaction processing time, including develop an efficient Shared Services function.
• Document and develop Group Accounting Policies and Procedures.
• Group Cashflow and Working Capital Management, including Bank covenant monitoring and reporting.
• Treasury Management.
• Production of Annual Budgets and quarterly Forecasts.
• Manage and integrate new Acquisitions/M&A activity from a financial and management reporting perspective.
• Overall, to support the CFO as his “right hand” in Finance to establish a high-quality Accounts function which will facilitate and support the Group’s exciting growth strategy.

• High calibre graduate Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with minimum 5 years+ PQE.
• Confident and assured Finance professional who has progressed their career to date within a relevant multi-site Group Reporting business environment.
• Technically strong allied to well-developed commercial/business understanding.
• Strong ERP Systems development experience.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience of consolidation and financial analysis with significant inter-company transactions.
• Proven strong Management skills and Stakeholder liaison experience.
• Highly organised and capable of working to tight deadlines.
• Ambitious to “make your mark” and develop your career in this key new Senior Management role.