Finance Director/Commercial Director

Location Hampshire
Salary Six figure package
Job type Permanent
Discipline Executives
Reference J9673
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Director/Commercial Director to join the unrivalled market leader. Reporting into but having huge autonomy from the HQ in the USA, the firm specializes in high-end marine systems for luxury yachts, commercial ships, and military vessels.  

This pivotal role will have responsibility for key financial decisions across the business, as such knowledge of UK and European accounting regulations and standards are vital, and candidates should ideally be CIMA qualified.
 
However alongside this there is a strong emphasis on the commercial side with complex third party negotiations, SLA negs, T&C’s across Europe and beyond to be continually worked on and amended as well as driving profitability across the supply chain, as such experience of maritime PI insurance/letters of Credit and VAT responsibility across Europe would be advantageous.
 
What makes this a truly interesting role is also the day-to-day operations side of the business in fact this role is akin to a GM and as such covers business improvement initiatives, general HR issues and staff management.
 
Overall this role is a true leader with a strong grounding in the finance side that is used to reporting at group level and is happy in a technical environment.
 
Key Responsibilities: 
  • Lead and supervise daily operations, including human resource management.
  • Drive profitable business activity in equipment, spares, and customer support.
  • Collaborate with managers and personnel to optimize group performance.
  • Prepare monthly and annual Financial Reports, including budgeting and compliance.
  • Manage cash flow, banking, tax compliance, and credit control.
  • Ensure accurate manufacturing and project job costing.
  • Oversee office operations, accounting software, and business improvement initiatives.
  • Lead and develop the local team, supported by HR and external advisors.
Join this dynamic team and play a pivotal role in the global success. Advancement to board level is available for the appropriate candidate.

To arrange a confidential conversation please contact Oliver Wells on 07458 040285 or Jo Priestley 02382 024275.

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