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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial leadership, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, while driving strategic initiatives and operational improvements across global business units. Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and develop high-performing finance teams to support organizational goals.
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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA)10+ Years Finance Leadership ExperienceBudgeting, Forecasting, and Performance ManagementERP Platforms (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)Commercial and Operational Finance Background
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Hard Skills
Financial ModelingData-Driven Decision MakingPerformance AnalysisCost Reduction InitiativesScenario PlanningKPI Framework DevelopmentCapital Expenditure EvaluationP&L ResponsibilityManufacturing Finance KnowledgeM&A Exposure
Soft Skills
Influencing and Stakeholder ManagementTeam DevelopmentCoaching and MentoringDecision MakingExecutive Presence
Certifications & Qualifications
ACAACCACPA
Industry Keywords
Financial LeadershipProduct Line StrategyMarket ExpansionContinuous ImprovementBalance Sheet GovernanceAudit ActivitiesOperational KPIsManufacturing VariancesInventory OptimisationProfitability Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPOracle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the principal finance partner to the Managing Director Structural Components
- Participate as a key member of the Structural Components Leadership Team and Division Leadership Team
- Provide financial leadership in defining and executing product line strategy
- Support long-term growth plans, market expansion initiatives and footprint portfolio optimisation
- Challenge business assumptions and support data-driven decision making
- Develop financial models to evaluate strategic opportunities and risks
- Own the monthly financial review process for the product line
- Lead forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning activities
- Deliver accurate financial reporting and performance analysis
- Monitor revenue, gross margin, operating income and cash flow performance
- Identify performance gaps and drive corrective actions
- Support pricing strategy and profitability management
- Evaluate commercial contracts and customer profitability
- Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to improve margin performance
- Assess product mix and market opportunities
- Lead financial evaluation of key customer negotiations and business opportunities
- Partner with Operations and Supply Chain leaders to improve manufacturing performance
- Drive productivity, cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support inventory optimisation and working capital improvements
- Monitor manufacturing variances, productivity metrics and operational KPIs
- Ensure robust understanding of plant performance across the global footprint
- Lead annual budgeting, medium-term planning and monthly forecast processes
- Develop scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
- Provide insight into business drivers and market trends
- Deliver actionable reporting and performance dashboards
- Establish robust KPI frameworks supporting operational and financial objectives
- Lead financial evaluation of capital expenditure projects
- Review investment proposals and ensure alignment with strategic objectives
- Support manufacturing footprint optimisation initiatives
- Evaluate automation, productivity and growth investments
- Monitor post-investment performance and return on investment
- Ensure compliance with group policies and financial controls
- Support internal and external audit activities
- Maintain strong balance sheet governance
- Ensure integrity of financial reporting and forecasting processes
- Promote a culture of accountability and compliance
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
- Build finance business partnering capability across the organisation
- Coach and mentor finance professionals
- Drive succession planning and talent development
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability, leveraging best practices across the Group
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
- Strong commercial and operational finance background
- Executive presence and experience partnering senior operational leaders
- Proven leadership of budgeting, forecasting and performance management processes
- Experience managing global or multi-region business performance
- Experience supporting a business unit, product line or division with P&L responsibility
- Exposure to M&A, integration and restructuring activities
- Knowledge of standard costing and manufacturing finance
- Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics
- International business experience
- Influencing and stakeholder management
- Team development
- Decision making
Benefits
Comp & perks- Innovation, excellence, and a diverse and collaborative environment
- Opportunities to make an impact in the textile industry
- Join a global leader with a rich heritage and forward-thinking approach