Finance Director - Wetherby

Axon Moore are supporting a well-established, £50m turnover+ business near to Wetherby to appoint their Finance Director.

This is a key leadership role reporting to the CEO and we are seeking a well-rounded FD with strong skills across financial control, commercial finance and leadership.

The culture of the business is one that harnesses moving at pace and entrepreneurship, so it’s vital the successful candidate can work in an agile, fast-paced environment, working with multiple stakeholders.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Act as trusted commercial partner to the CEO and leadership team, shaping strategy, pricing and investment cases across a multi-site business
• Identify and build new revenue through additional services
• Work closely with the commercial team to support on bids, tenders and commercial negotiations with customers
• Own the financial controls across key operational metrics
• Deliver timely, accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and long-term plans
• Lead statutory accounts, audit and tax compliance, including corporation tax, VAT etc
• Manage cash flow, working capital, banking and funding arrangements

The ideal candidate for this role should have the following experience:

• Proven experience as a Finance Director (or equivalent financial leadership role) in a fast paced, multi-site business
• Strong controls and FP&A experience, as well as team leadership
• Exposure to commercial customer negotiations, bids and tenders

Hybrid working is on offer, however a site presence will be required for most of the working week