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Finance Director

Ref: AS9031521

CB6 3TG

£125,000

  • Permanent
  • Cost Reduction Specialist
  • Operational Efficiency Expert
  • Strategic Planning Enthusiast

About the candidate

The candidate is a highly experienced Finance Director with a robust background in finance management within the FMCG sector, particularly in supply chain finance. They bring a wealth of experience from several prominent roles, characterised by significant achievements in process improvements and cost reductions. Their analytical prowess and collaborative nature allow them to seamlessly interpret complex financial data and foster effective cross-functional team relationships, ensuring all strategic goals are met with efficiency and precision.

Leadership and teamwork are at the core of their professional ethos, where they heavily invest in team development and establishing a high-performance work culture. With a steadfast commitment to continuous improvement, they frequently take proactive actions to enhance business operations and financial outcomes.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction Achievements: Pioneered financial processes that reduced unnecessary expenditures by 15%, through enhanced month-end visibility.
  • Increased Working Capital Efficiency: Improved inventory management, which led to a 20% boost in working capital efficiency.
  • Process Streamlining: Facilitated a 30% improvement in financial efficiency by refining and optimising financial processes.

Areas of expertise

  • Financial Management and Planning: Expertise in managing extensive financial processes across multiple manufacturing sites, leading critical budgeting, and forecasting efforts.
  • Operational Efficiency: Proven track record of implementing changes that significantly enhance operational and financial efficiencies.
  • Strategic Financial Reporting: Designed and introduced a new reporting framework that increased transparency in financial outcomes, crucial for strategic decision-making.