CFO / COO

Our client, a high-tech innovative engineering company, is seeking a commercial and strategically minded CFO / COO with a broad scope of responsibilities to support the Board and drive growth. This is an outstanding time to join a dynamic, fast growing and ambitious business offering world class products and services, and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include:

• Smooth running of Finance, Legal, IT, Quality Systems, General Facilities, and oversight of Low Volume Manufacturing
• Leadership and development of all teams within your remit
• Co-ordination and reporting of financial and commercial activities to the Board
• Reviewing existing IT systems and processes, making recommendations and implementing changes for operational improvement
• Create robust business and control processes to reflect best practice
• Maintenance, review and negotiation of contracts
• Drive the business forward to the next phase of its growth journey

Experience required:

• Degree and ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified
• Minimum 3 years experience in a senior finance role as Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer for a company or division, combined with recent broader commercial experience
• Demonstrate outstanding commercial and strategic awareness and acumen
• High levels of organisation, planning, numeracy, communication and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Proven leadership capability, inspiring teams and building strong internal and external business relationships
• Experience in an engineering / manufacturing environment

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a proven track record in an FD role, as well as demonstrating success in a broader capacity, perhaps as a Chief Operating Officer / Operations Director / General Manager / Managing Director. You will be a leader and mentor, able to inspire teams and build strong relationships across the business. Experience in an engineering and/or manufacturing setting is also important.