Robert Walters is a global, specialist professional recruitment consultancy.
"Our story begins in 1985, when our CEO, Robert Walters, opened the first office in Central London. Rob has led the company ever since and has the same passion and commitment today.
Over the last 30 years the business has grown and so has our ambition. We now operate across 2...
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Our client is seeking a Senior Director of Finance for their Infrastructure Solutions division. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible, renowned for technical excellence and leading innovations. The role involves overseeing and managing the financial operations, strategies, and performance of the organisation. You will be responsible for providing strategic pricing strategy and analysis to the business, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on achieving operational excellence.
Leadership role in finance
Strategic pricing strategy responsibilities
Opportunity to foster a collaborative and innovative team culture
What you'll do:
As a Senior Director of Finance, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial future of the organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing financial planning, reporting, risk management and ensuring the organisation's financial health. You will also be responsible for providing strategic pricing strategy and analysis to the business. This includes developing short-term and long-term financial plans, budgeting, forecasting, conducting in-depth financial analysis, identifying risks, implementing risk management strategies, and maintaining strong relationships with regulatory authorities and auditors.
Develop and execute financial strategy in alignment with overall business goals
Oversee preparation and presentation of accurate financial reports
Conduct in-depth financial analysis to provide insights into practice’s financial performance
Use data-driven analysis to make strategic financial decisions
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks that could impact business profitability or stability
Implement risk management strategies to safeguard assets and investments
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Senior Director of Finance position brings extensive experience in financial leadership within a related environment. You possess significantly vast knowledge about the industry including competitors and market trends. Your excellent business negotiation skills have been honed over years of experience. You have a deep understanding of financial modelling and analysis. Your ability to think strategically allows you to align financial strategies with the organization's overall business objectives. Your strong leadership skills enable you to lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
Significantly vast knowledge about the industry including competitors and market trends
Excellent business negotiation skills
CA(SA) or CIMA with 10+ years post articles experience
High level of commercial acumen
Significantly vast understanding of financial modelling and analysis
Ability to think strategically and align financial strategies with the organization's overall business objectives
Strong leadership skills to lead and develop a high-performing finance team
Commitment to ethical and responsible financial practices