Director of Finance

• International transport business
• Managing a function of 40 staff

About Our Client

• My client has a rich history spanning over 180 years and is known as one of the world's largest maritime transport and logistics businesses with operations globally
• The business turns over in excess of £1bn annually and has around 2,000 employees
• Based in Woking, the company operates an office working policy, with one day working from home

Job Description

• This role oversees operational finance, systems, accounting, and reporting, ensuring compliance with the owners regulations
• It involves leading a senior finance management team, including a Financial Controller, Tax Manager, Treasury Manager and Finance Systems Manager whilst overseeing the wider function made up of 30+ staff
• You'll be managing balance sheet and cashflow reporting, and driving automation initiatives.
• The position also maintains the corporate structure alongside the Legal team and liaises with external auditors, pension schemes, and financial institutions.
• Additionally, it supports ongoing transformation projects and collaborates with other senior Finance leaders, while deputising for the CFO when required.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA), preferable ex practice.
• Experienced managing external audits and leading the relationship with the auditors
• A proven leader and someone who can command respect from a finance function of 40 or so staff
• Ability to communicate at all levels (both inside and outside of the organisation)
• Ability to proactively implement change and transform, develop and performance manage a team
• Able to coordinate contributions from a variety of sources required to deliver the statutory accounts
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UKGAAP and experience in preparation of statutory accounts.

What's on Offer

• Up to 35% bonus (discretionary)
• 9% company pension contribution
• Private health care
• One day working from home
• £9,000pa car allowance