Finance Director
Department: Finance
Reports to: Managing Director
Salary: £110,000 – £125,000
About Us
Harrison is an international company positioned at the forefront of the POS and Retail Display industries. With our head office and logistics based in Evesham, and a manufacturing unit based in Leeds, we offer a wide range of items for retail stores from point of sale components to innovative bespoke solutions.
We believe in challenging the conventional and make sure to echo this in everything we do; from our sustainability campaigns to the way we support our people. We value the power of authenticity and lead by being transparent, taking responsibility as a business to ensure that the future of retail feels good.
The Role
We are looking for a commercially-minded Finance Director to lead Harrison Group’s ambitions, both financially and operationally, through strategic planning and implementation. The FD will report into the MD, and they will be part of the senior management team, responsible for delivery on the financial goals agreed.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Director to join a fast-paced, dynamic consumer-focused business.
The job holder is expected to proficiently undertake the following tasks:
1) Responsible for long-range planning (annual and 3-5-year plans) and preparation of strategic review for the Board.
2) Profitability management through financial and operational controls
3) Cash and working capital management / treasury management (cash and FX) – essentially running to improve return on capital.
4) IT lead and owning the business systems, maintenance and security.
5) Delivering insightful performance reporting, robust budgeting, and financial control
6) Business and operational planning, budgeting & forecasting
7) Identify risks and opportunities for investment and expansion opportunities
8) Form an integral part of the regional leadership team, enabling a strong understanding of financial and operational issues by linking financial and operational information to strategy and commercial outcomes.
9) Seek creative and innovative financial solutions to assist the regions in achieving their strategic goals, balancing revenue outcomes and efficiencies within the agreed performance and cost base settings.
10) Drive business performance through influencing senior leaders with critical information and analysis.
11) Oversee and execute day to day operational functions (compliance, tax planning and strategy, and financial reporting), as well as ensuring the team delivers on financial modelling, commercial analysis and strategic projects.
12) Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement opportunities are actively identified and discussed.
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
The Person
To carry out the duties above, the following skills, competencies and experiences are necessary:
1) This position is for someone who will inspire exceptional performance by building shared purpose and a culture that allows the team to thrive.
2) You will be working across all areas of the business with managers to understand and capitalize on efficiencies both financially and operationally.
3) The need of gravitas / influencing skills / building trust – “board level presence”, able to interact with and influence peers in the boardroom
4) We are looking for a high energy and persistence, who has a had FD experience in adding tangible commercial value and who has ambition to progress further.
5) We need someone who can work at pace across a broad region and who has the mindset to add value while challenging commercial stakeholders.
6) Experience of exploiting analytics / data to support commercial decision making / strategy / performance improvement.
7) Ideally you will also have a track record of improving processes and excellent attention to detail and reporting as well as developing best in class commercial/FP&A insights and teams.
Benefits
Some of the company benefits we offer include:
- An additional day off on us for your birthday
- 1.5 hour early finish once a month for appointments
- Company-funded health cash plan
- Free lunch and drinks provided daily
- Free on-site parking
The Company
The Company operates Quality and Environmental Management Systems that has BS EN ISO9001:2015 (QMS) and BS EN ISO14001:2015 (EMS) Certification including aspects specific to the supply of components and equipment to the Retail Industry.
All personnel are to understand the requirements of Harrison Quality and Environmental Management Systems and encouraged to abide with Harrison Policies, Memberships and Certifications as issued from time to time and updated via the Company’s intranet.
How to Apply
If you’re familiar with the responsibilities listed above and interested in working for Harrison, please don’t hesitate to apply today.
Send your CV to our HR contact, Kharinna Brooks: kharinna.Brooks@harrisonproducts.com