Finance Director (Sizeable Engineering Co.)

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute the organisation's financial strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Provide strategic financial advice and recommendations to the CEO, Executive Committee, and Board.
• Lead long-term financial planning, business forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Evaluate strategic initiatives, investments, and business cases to support decision-making.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Oversee the annual budgeting process and multi-year financial plans.
• Monitor organisational performance against approved budgets and KPIs.
• Deliver meaningful financial insights, trend analysis, and management reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and optimise resource allocation.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and Board papers.
• Maintain strong financial controls and reporting integrity.

Treasury & Capital Management

• Lead treasury, liquidity, cash flow, and funding management activities.
• Oversee banking relationships and financing arrangements.
• Manage capital expenditure planning and funding requirements for major projects and infrastructure investments.
• Monitor investment portfolios and financial risks.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, taxation, and governance requirements.
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management frameworks, and financial policies.
• Act as the key liaison with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Support Board committees on audit, risk, and finance-related matters.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including process automation and system enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Qualified accountant
• Minimum 18 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including significant exposure to large organisations.
• Proven track record of leading finance teams and managing sizeable budgets and capital programmes.
• Experience supporting Board and committee reporting.