Director of Finance – Operations

Role Overview

• Lead the financial management of system projects
• Work within the Project Management Office Team to budget and control costs
• Ensure project execution teams have full project P&L and Cash Flow visibility
• Pro-actively minimize costs and plan cash flow
• Maintain cost budgets and forecasts for each project
• Ensure project teams understand cost implications of decisions
• Highlight risks and suggest mitigation actions
• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding payment terms and control
• Prepare and manage milestone and invoicing documentation
• Liaise with foreign tax and regulatory authorities

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a similar project and cost accounting role
• Formal accounting qualifications
• Strong experience at a senior level in a business
• Pro-active & inquisitive with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven experience in cost and management accounting in a commercial, engineering, heavy manufacturing or industrial setting
• Solid knowledge of computer based accounting and cost control systems
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to understand operations behind the numbers with a pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Experience of liaising with auditors
• Appreciation of cultural differences in overseas territories
• International Financial experience would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Career development opportunities
• Company “Get to know you” days