Group Finance Director
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Client Branded
- Location
-
Maidstone, Kent
KentKent
- Salary
- £140,000 and excellent benefits
- Posted
- 12 Oct 2020
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2020
- Ref
- MPGW1020201237446
- Job Title
- Finance Director
- Category
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Group Finance Director
Maidstone
£140,000 plus benefits
Kent County Council's (KCC) Local Authority Trading Companies (LATCos) were created under the freedoms granted in the Local Government Act 2003 and the Localism Act 2011 to preserve and improve certain KCC services against a background of declining central government funding and changing local government priorities and responsibilities, to generate an ongoing income stream for KCC and to create jobs in Kent.
Kent HoldCo, which was established in 2019 to bring KCC's LATCos together, is a wide-ranging business with services from cyber security, landscaping, facilities maintenance, outsourcing, a legal firm specialising in safeguarding and immigration to fixing fire engines and cutting the grass on highways. In total, the Group employs over 1,600 people and generates over £150m in direct revenue whilst supporting over £600 million of activity.
Essentially a £150m early stage business, Kent HoldCo believe this is an incredibly exciting time for an entrepreneurial, transformational, and energetic new Group Finance Director to join us.
Job Description - Finance Director
Key responsibilities will include:
You will be a CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant with a proven track record of achievement, with the ability to drive and manage a diverse workforce.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join a high performing Group and make a real impact on a well-funded and ambitious organisation. We believe this to be one of the most exciting opportunities of its kind currently in the market.
What's on Offer - Finance Director
£140,000 and excellent benefits
Closing date - 29th October 2020
Ref Code: MPGW1020201237446Z
Maidstone
£140,000 plus benefits
- Exciting new Group Finance Director role working for a growth business
- Unique opportunity to work for a business that has a public and commercial focus
Kent County Council's (KCC) Local Authority Trading Companies (LATCos) were created under the freedoms granted in the Local Government Act 2003 and the Localism Act 2011 to preserve and improve certain KCC services against a background of declining central government funding and changing local government priorities and responsibilities, to generate an ongoing income stream for KCC and to create jobs in Kent.
Kent HoldCo, which was established in 2019 to bring KCC's LATCos together, is a wide-ranging business with services from cyber security, landscaping, facilities maintenance, outsourcing, a legal firm specialising in safeguarding and immigration to fixing fire engines and cutting the grass on highways. In total, the Group employs over 1,600 people and generates over £150m in direct revenue whilst supporting over £600 million of activity.
Essentially a £150m early stage business, Kent HoldCo believe this is an incredibly exciting time for an entrepreneurial, transformational, and energetic new Group Finance Director to join us.
Job Description - Finance Director
Key responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, other Senior Executives and Non-Executives at HoldCo, Kent CC and the trading entities to contribute to the strategic leadership and management of the Group, playing a crucial role in the success and delivery of the Groups objectives.
- Ensure that Group financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth within a strong assurance framework.
- Work closely with HoldCo, KCC, KCC Finance and commissioning teams, and trading subsidiary senior teams to grow the overall business, formulating strategies and plans.
You will be a CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant with a proven track record of achievement, with the ability to drive and manage a diverse workforce.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join a high performing Group and make a real impact on a well-funded and ambitious organisation. We believe this to be one of the most exciting opportunities of its kind currently in the market.
What's on Offer - Finance Director
£140,000 and excellent benefits
Closing date - 29th October 2020
Ref Code: MPGW1020201237446Z