Finance Director

A large Utilities Company is now looking for a Finance Director.
Utilities Background essential.

Location: London

Reporting to the Group Financial Director Managing Director.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Provide financial information to senior managers;
2. Allocate financial resources;
3. Manage cash and working capital;
4. Manage credit risk;
5. Provide financial expertise in the development of customer and supplier contracts;
6. Manage the finance team;
7. Membership of the management team;
8. Support the Managing Director in the development and implementation of commercial strategy and business plan;
9. Produce accurate and timely management information and reporting schedules;
10. Liaise with external auditors.

Competency/Skills/Knowledge/Qualification:

The successful applicant must:

1. Be PQE, ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified;
2. Have previous experience of contract/job (small works) costing;
3. Have commercial awareness;
4. Have strong people management skills;
5. Be an effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels;
6. Have the ability to contribute to day-to-day operations, as well as strategically.