Job Description
On an exclusive basis, greenwellgleeson are recruiting for a CFO designate to work with a growing manufacturing SME based in the Black Country.
Initially you would take on the day to day running of the department with a view to be taking on the CFO role within the next 2-3 years.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and manage the finance function, contributing at a strategic level to business decision-making.
Provide clear financial insight and recommendations to the CEO and senior leadership team on performance and strategy.
Own financial performance, including cost control, profitability, cash flow, and working capital optimisation.
Deliver high-quality management accounting, including monthly reporting, variance analysis, and performance insight.
Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and mid-term planning processes.
Ensure robust financial controls and full compliance with GAAP and local regulatory/tax requirements.
Oversee accurate and timely group reporting, including consolidation inputs, KPIs, forecasts, and board reporting packs.
Manage all statutory, corporate, and internal reporting requirements (e.g. cash flow, FX, risk, and performance metrics).
Analyse key business drivers, including customer performance and profitability, to support commercial decision-making.
Lead audit processes and manage relationships with internal and external auditors.
Oversee relevant administrative functions (e.g. legal, HR, payroll) where applicable.
Skills, Requirements, Qualifications
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Experience in a senior finance leadership role with exposure to group/ multi site
Strong commercial and analytical capability with a hands-on approach
Desire to progress within the role
Strong technical skills
