Our machinery can be used for a wide range of groundwork applications. In a similar way, our staff must be highly versatile and be prepared to pitch in. Based from our Northampton head office, we operate in a niche industry and are consistently growing. We are now looking for an experienced Head of Finance and Operations to be the right hand to the Managing Director
BASIC SALARY: £65,000 - £75,000
BENEFITS:
· Pension
· Healthcare
· 25 days holiday stats
LOCATION: Northampton
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Wellingborough, Kettering, Newport Pagnell, Rugby, Daventry, Towcester, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Leicester, Market Harborough, Coventry, Rugby
JOB DESCRIPTION: Head of Finance and Operations - Heavy Plant / Construction
As the Head of Finance & Operations your focus will be to manage the companys finance, business administration & operations including IT, HR, Health & Safety and compliance. This is a very hands-on role and will suit someone who comes from a strong finance background with an appreciation of how the numbers are used to shape a developing business.
Reporting directly to the UK Managing Director your key tasks will be to:
· Support the Managing Director with the day to day running of the business and delivering the company strategy.
· Directly manage the finance function and associated team members.
· Oversee staffing, operations, company audit, external partners, regulatory affairs and financial planning and analysis.
· Be the main first contact for ALL staff to ensure optimal daily running of the company.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Head of Finance and Operations - Heavy Plant / Construction
Ultimately, you will be an excellent communicator used to managing many different projects and wearing many hats. You will also be able to demonstrate success as a Senior Operations Manager / Finance Director / Commercial Director / General Manager, ideally within a technical or engineering environment for a growing SME, as well as being:
· A hands-on operator with excellent finance skills (ideally ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified but QBE will also be considered) and a rounded business acumen.
· A candidate who sees the importance of documenting robust processes and is comfortable implementing and working towards structured SOPs.
· Excited by the prospect of working on multiple projects at once. Adaptability and tenacity are traits this role demands.
· A keen team player who is enthused by order and discipline as well as having a commercial awareness and business acumen.
· Knowledge of FORS (Fleet Operator Regulation Scheme) would be beneficial but full training will be provided.
Why consider us?
We are growing, and pride ourselves on our technical knowledge, expertise, and the professional service we deliver. We are a subsidiary of a European manufacturing group - one of Europes market leading manufacturers of machinery and equipment. We provide solutions for a variety of industrial and commercial uses.
We will:
· Value your opinion and give you the autonomy to maximise the role.
· Offer genuine potential to be part of something niche that is growing.
· Welcome you into a small but passionate team. We work hard, and are recognised for our product, brand, and technical support.
It is highly likely that you will have worked in the following roles and/or markets and have some experience with the following products and/or services: Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Director of Finance, Finance and Commercial Manager, Group Finance Manager, Group Financial Controller, CFO, Chief Financial Officer, Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Operations Director, Head of Finance - Construction, Heavy Plant, Off Highway, Piling, Drilling, Equipment Hire,
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.
REF: LO16961, Wallace Hind Selection Ltd
