Interim Finance Director

Axon Moore are supporting the appointment of a hands-on Interim Finance Director for a growing business in the Halifax area.The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team, taking ownership of the finance function and providing commercial insight to support business performance, cash generation and growth as well as strengthening financial controls.The key roles and responsibilities for this person will include: Leading, managing and developing the finance teamOwnership of Group financial reporting, monthly consolidated management information and performance analysis for the CFO and senior leadership team.Leading the annual budgeting process and maintaining integrated 12-month forecasts, providing clear visibility of financial performance, risks and opportunitiesManaging cashflow forecasting, working capital and cash performance, ensuring appropriate funding and compliance with banking covenantsMaintaining robust financial controls, accounting standards, tax governance, audit readiness and regulatory complianceDriving improvements across finance systems, reporting processes and data quality to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial informationManaging relationships with external auditors, banks, tax advisers, insurers and other key stakeholders, working closely with the CFO and investorsBusiness partnering with operational and senior management teams to improve cost control, margins, cash conversion and overall commercial performance The ..... full job details .....