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Director of Finance

Woking Permanent £140,000 - £160,000 per year View Job Description
Our client has undergone huge changes in recent years and under new ownership, has successfully turned the performance of the business aroundThe Executive team are now looking for a Finance Director to support the CFO on building and developing a best in class finance function
  • International transport business
  • Managing a function of 40 staff

About Our Client

  • My client has a rich history spanning over 180 years and is known as one of the world's largest maritime transport and logistics businesses with operations globally
  • The business turns over in excess of £1bn annually and has around 2,000 employees
  • Based in Woking, the company operates an office working policy, with one day working from home

Job Description

  • This role oversees operational finance, systems, accounting, and reporting, ensuring compliance with the owners regulations
  • It involves leading a senior finance management team, including a Financial Controller, Tax Manager, Treasury Manager and Finance Systems Manager whilst overseeing the wider function made up of 30+ staff
  • You'll be managing balance sheet and cashflow reporting, and driving automation initiatives.
  • The position also maintains the corporate structure alongside the Legal team and liaises with external auditors, pension schemes, and financial institutions.
  • Additionally, it supports ongoing transformation projects and collaborates with other senior Finance leaders, while deputising for the CFO when required.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA), preferable ex practice.
  • Experienced managing external audits and leading the relationship with the auditors
  • A proven leader and someone who can command respect from a finance function of 40 or so staff
  • Ability to communicate at all levels (both inside and outside of the organisation)
  • Ability to proactively implement change and transform, develop and performance manage a team
  • Able to coordinate contributions from a variety of sources required to deliver the statutory accounts
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and UKGAAP and experience in preparation of statutory accounts.

What's on Offer

  • Up to 35% bonus (discretionary)
  • 9% company pension contribution
  • Private health care
  • One day working from home
  • £9,000pa car allowance
Contact
Camilla Strachan
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6737249
Phone number
+44 207 269 2299

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Group Accounts
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Woking
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Camilla Strachan
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2299
Job reference
JN-052025-6737249