Finance Director

Marks Sattin recruitment ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £100,000 per annum

Overview

An international natural resources business are seeking a Head of Finance to help establish and build a new team at their new London headquarters. Reporting into the Group CFO, you will be responsible or their European region which generates over £3bn and employs over 10,000 staff, this role will lead all commercial finance and reporting functions. This Head of Finance role requires a driven individual who can play a key role in the newly formed finance function, overseeing the financial control function covering Business & Financial Controlling, Commercial Controlling and Performance Management for the European region. Key Responsibilities: Ownership of the business' budgeting and forecasting across the region Oversee the monthly closing of actual results Decision support for senior management across the region, alerting the business of risk & opportunities Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements / Group Accounting Policies Partner and help oversee in country local finance teams Ensure consistency of approach in reporting across clusters within the division Support the Group CFO and management throughout finance management cycles Review operational KPIs - challenge target setting and variance analysis through the Commercial Controlling Officer, to supporting the commercial operations from a financial control perspective Tracking of productivity, management initiatives and their achievements Essential Qualifications, Skills, Experience, Attributes and Key Relationships: 10 years in business control and /or accounting, preferably in capital intensive environments ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualification or equivalent Experience in designing and / or supporting implementation of systems which facilitate financial planning and analysis Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Any other language is an advantage Team spirit, entrepreneurial instincts and creative mind-set Highly organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise workloads A fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to excel in a fast paced growing business, offering a competitive package and flexible working. If you would like to hear more, please get in touch on or