Finance Director

Job Title -Finance Director
Location - Leeds
Salary-£70,000 - £80,000

Looking to work autonomously, within a business that encourages new ideas and rewards forward thinking? Our progressive client based in the Leeds are looking for their new Number 1 of finance, which offers exposure to controls, audit, finance business partnering.

You will be charged with delivering the businesses 3/5 year growth plan and working in strategic partnership with the Managing Director and mother company based in Europe.

-Under strict time constraints, lead the team to deliver the 3-day month end.
-Management, coaching and development of the team - leading by example
-Preparation of annual financial budgets, including headcount budgets and monthly re forecasting.
-Leading the UK audit and the coordination of group reporting, financial statements and consolidations.
-Managing working capital; Working with the credit control team to improve debt collection, processes, query resolution and expediting payments and final accounts to drive down DSO.
-Supporting the Chairman in developing the International financial strategy
-Other financial and KPI business reporting as required
-Providing financial and strategic support to the channel directors and operating as a member of the senior management team to influence strategy
-Financial control and compliance, including cost management, to create a robust, efficient and effective financial environment
-Providing financial guidance, support and education to the business

Skills & Experience
·Proven experience in financial control, process improvement and working capital management
·Exceptional IT skills and advanced excel skills/ reporting (plus other MS applications)
·Excellent technical and audit skills, including consolidations, FRS 102 and UK GAAP
·Trained in meeting challenging deadlines
·Strong communication skills
·Work experience in an international environment
·Commercial acumen and exposure to contract reviews and legal agreements
·Experience in the retail and construction industry is an advantage
·Familiarity with Epicor ERP
·German speaking
·SQL experience

Personal attributes

·Technical
·Analytical
·Leadership
·Outcome Focussed
·Reporting
·Commercial
·Accuracy / diligence
·Self-motivated
·Coach and develop
·Cash management
·Process driven
·Control/ compliance


Do not delay in submitting your CV today. Competition for this role will be high.


Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003