Job description
The Company
Axon Moore are partnering with a fast-moving, highly acquisitive PE backed business based in Manchester City Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and successful business embracing a period of continued growth who are looking to hire an experienced Head of Commercial Finance.
About the role
This role reports into a high calibre Group Chief Financial Officer, the role is responsible for leading all Commercial Finance activities for the group. This role will involve working closely with the Group Financial Controller, Finance Business Partners, Head of FP&A, CFO and Directors across all areas of the business. The business is highly acquisitive and part of this role will involve leading the M&A activity within the group.
Salary – £85k - £95k + bonus + excellent benefits
Location – Manchester / Hybrid
Main Duties
Drive the overall commercial finance strategy during a period of significant growth for the business with a target to double EBITDA over the next 2-3 years.
Works closely with / act as sounding board to CEO/CFO/COO on commercial finance matters
Lead finance business partnering teams across all group companies
Drive better engagement with the rest of the business
Work with other functions such as pricing to provide finance support for strategic/ commercial initiatives
Lead process improvement initiatives across finance
Lead finance support on M&A including due diligence and integration into the group
In the lead up to an exit, drive and be responsible for the delivery of the finance data requirements
Ad hoc work as directed by the CFO and Exec team
Deputise for the CFO as required
Manage, coach and develop the Finance team
Person Specification
ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Accountant
Previous experience in a similar senior role
Private equity experience would be desirable but not essential
Experience leading M&A activity and integrating acquisitions
Strong organisation skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
Excellent communications and presentation skills
Highly proficient Excel skills including financial modelling
Strong leadership and team leadership skills
Strong numeracy and analytical skills
Ability to contribute to and influence senior management decision making to maximise business value
Able to present financial information to colleagues in a clear, concise and confident manner
Ability to work across several Teams from trainee accountants to CEO and Board level
For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Aaron Conneran at Axon Moore on 07503 621 256
