Rutherford Cross is seeking a high calibre individual to deliver strategic finance leadership and direction within a market-leading organisation. Sitting within a growing function, this position encompasses leading a finance team, the development and delivery of department strategy, and managing cultural change in the context of a transformational capital investment programme.

The Opportunity:

• Lead, motivate and develop the finance team
• Provide timely management information for strategic and operational purposes
• Provide expert financial advice and guidance, including producing, communicating and delivering robust financial plans and forecasting
• Provide and drive forward strategic plans for financial management within budget
• Oversee major and smaller value projects, including the preparation of impact analyses and cash-flow planning
• Develop and implement a financial governance structure, alongside relevant processes and procedures
• Continuously develop the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of financial reports, management information and financial tools
• Play a key role in developing business plans and strategies
• Be accountable for the delivery of monthly management accounts, commentaries and monthly financial performance indicators, providing reports and information to the Leadership Team
• Ensure recommendations for continuous improvement are reported, considered, implemented and measured
• Contribute to the organisation’s wider finance function, contributing to the development of finance solutions

The Candidate:

• Educated to degree level and member of a recognised CCAB accounting professional body
• Comprehensive knowledge of strategic planning, budgets and forecasts
• Good working knowledge of VAT and its application in large projects
• Strong leadership and management skills with demonstrable ability to develop high performing teams
• High level influencing and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker, ability to develop strategy and implement effectively
• Ability to drive forward and deliver change
• Strong commercial awareness with a clear understanding of key business drivers
• Well-developed report writing and presentation skills
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Powerpoint

What to do Next

To apply or for further information please contact Iain Johnston at Rutherford Cross at either [email protected] or 01416117770.