Finance Director

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK''s leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Location: Midlands, UKReporting to: ChairmanCompany: Investment Holding Company (IHC)About IHCIHC is the temporary name for a soon-to-be-established holding company overseeing a diverse portfolio of investments, including manufacturing companies involved in plastic injection moulding/extrusion, real estate, plus other B2B/B2C ventures. IHC''s mandate is to optimise portfolio value through strategic acquisitions, property management and investment to drive long-term shareholder value.Role OverviewThe Finance Director will lead IHC''s financial strategy, focusing on acquisitions (including distressed assets), portfolio allocation and financial integration of new investments. Key priorities include financial governance, overseeing MandA activity, digitalising finance processes, monthly trend analysis and developing the finance team within the operating companies. The role is pivotal in driving value creation and supporting IHC''s growth.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement financial strategies, including MandA, divestitures and portfolio allocationLead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting for informed board decisionsOversee financial due diligence, valuation and financial alignment of acquisitions, including distressed opportunitiesManage and critique integrated financial models, scenario analysis and cash flow forecastsOversee supply agreements and hedging strategies to optimise terms and mitigate risksChampion digital transformation in financial processes and reportingDeliver monthly trend analysis and ROCE reports at both company and group levelsManage, mentor and develop an existing finance team of four, fostering continuous improvementAct as primary finance contact for external tax advisers, lending banks and auditorsMaintain compliance, robust internal controls and promote best practices in governancePublish annual statutory accountsKey RequirementsQualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalentSignificant experience as Finance Director within investment/holding company or family office environmentProven track record in MandA, portfolio management and distressed asset acquisition and containmentAdvanced financial modelling skills; experience with supply agreements and commodity hedgingAbility to create full statutory annual accounts in-house for all wholly-owned investment companiesStrong leadership, communication and digital transformation skillsExpertise in ROCE reporting, cash management and team developmentDesirableExperience with property carve-outs, restructuring, multi-site operations and implementation of digital technologies in the financial arenaPrivate equity or family office experience and investment structuringPersonal AttributesCommercially astute, proactive and adaptableResults-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced settingsRemunerationHighly competitive salary plus pension, health insurance, car allowance and annual bonus based on cash ROCE ..... full job details .....