Divisional Finance Director

Blackwaters is recruiting a Divisional Finance Director on behalf of an internationally renowned services group, based in London.

Managing a portfolio of high profile contracts (revenue c£120m revenue). This role will support the Managing Director in commercial and strategic decision making: specifically to:

• Contribute to the development and deployment of strategy and policy within the division
• Provide commercial and financial support and divisional sign-off for contract bids, and playing an  active part in bid/no bid decisions.
• Ensure that historical and future performance data is available in order to enable the business to make informed decisions on future actions including investment and growth opportunities.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with external customers. Manage, in consultation with colleagues, customer relationships and contract negotiations for the division.
• Identify and monitor risks and opportunities.
• Ensure prudent management of cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and corporate requirements.
• Undertake ad-hoc project work.

We can consider either an experienced finance director or someone looking to make a first move into an FD role. We are specifically looking for the following:

• Qualified accountant 
• Exposure to low-margin, B2B services environment
• Customer facing experience
• Commercial competency (contract review, bids etc)

This business has a great track record of internal promotion, so can cater for an ambitious individual.