Overview

Finance & Operations Director required for a superb SME based in central Birmingham. This position is two days per week in the office, so you'll need to live a commutable distance from the West Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and the board on operational matters, helping to shape strategy and support delivery of a change programme.


• Build strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and represent the company as needed.


• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.


• Monitor cash flow to ensure financial health.


• Collaborate with Head of Finance on compliance, risk and auditing functions


• Support strategic investment decisions, cost control initiatives, and growth strategies.


• Develop risk mitigation strategies, including insurance, hedging, contingency planning, and crisis response.


• Establish, maintain, and regularly review internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure integrity of financial reporting.


• Advise the Board and Audit & Risk Committees on emerging risks, compliance obligations, and governance best practices.


• Oversee procurement strategy, supplier negotiations, and contract management.


• Drive efficiencies and sustainability in procurement practices.


• Define workforce strategies including talent acquisition, development, and retention.


• Lead initiatives in data governance, analytics, and automation as necessary.


• Streamline core operational processes to maximise efficiency and scalability.


• Coordinate cross-functional teams to foster agile decision-making and continuous improvement.


• Develop contingency plans and operational risk management strategies.

Qualifications

• ACA Chartered Accountant with at least 7 years' PQE.


• Strong SME B2B contract-led experience.


• Experience as financial number one with significant involvement in operations.

Seniorities and Employment Details

• Seniority level: Executive


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing


• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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