Our client, a leading player in the Property and Construction Industry, is seeking to recruit a candidate of suitable calibre to assume the position of Finance Director for a c. £1bn operating division.

Joining the senior leadership team and partnering with and reporting to the Managing Director helping to lead and shape the financial and commercial performance of the division and ensure financial reporting is maintained to the highest standards and oversee the effective delivery of the Finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a commercial business partner to the Managing Director, supporting them in all aspects of the management and leadership of a significant operating Division.
• Lead the finance agenda through a number of regional Finance Directors, operating via a dotted-line structure and working closely with them on a day-to-day basis.
• Evaluate the performance of the operational Finance Directors in conjunction with the Managing Directors, supporting their professional development.
• Be responsible for developing the business strategy to include business planning, identification of strategic opportunities to grow the business, reviewing and if appropriate executing inorganic growth opportunities, process, and profit improvement.
• Implement an effective planning and budgeting process – providing an effective challenge to the region’s strategy and plans.
• Monitor business performance against clear KPIs, working with the Managing Director to deliver plans that drive performance back to budget and enhance profitable growth.
• Implement a clear control framework and ongoing detailed review of divisional control compliance.
• Identify risk, analyse opportunities, and deliver value-adding commercial solutions.
• Promote and act in accordance with all Group values, systems, policies, and procedures and to ensure strict compliance throughout.

Key Requirements:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) plus substantial post qualification experience
• Proven record within a similar role and within the Property and Construction Industry.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to operate as a trusted business partner at senior leadership level.
• Experience managing and developing finance leaders and teams.
• Collaborative and engaging across diverse departments and key individuals.

Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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