Head of Finance

Vinyl Solution Limited (VSL), based in Poole, Dorset is one of the country’s leading suppliers, installers and integrators of PVC decking and fencing to the leisure mobile home sector.

Job Description

This is a pivotal role working closely with the Business Owners and the Senior Management Team in steering the day-to-day management of the business, as well as playing a key role in the short and long-term strategy of the company.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide financial stewardship for VSL, including clear direction and decisive leadership of the finance function.
• Work with the Senior Management Team to ensure VSL has a fit for purpose operations and accounting information and reporting system that is able to meet the needs of a growing business operating model.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the existing staff in the finance department
• Ensure the timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts.
• Maintain a continuous improvement philosophy around reporting, business metrics, and proactive analysis of the business.
• Function as a change agent, where relevant, bringing challenge to commercial decisions.
• Assume ownership and present to the Board on all key finance matters, whilst acting as a key conduit between all other key areas of the business such as Sales, Purchasing and Operations.
• Maintaining oversight, communication and proactive management of pricing, costs, overheads, sales commissions and supplier rebates.
• Prepare management and company for ultimate exit either through MBO, listing or M&A
• Ownership of lending relationships, cash management, pensions, insurances, corporation tax, VAT and all financing

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Finance Professional (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with at least 5 years PQE, possess a proactive ’can-do’ attitude, and equally adept at strategic decision making and rolling up their sleeves at the appropriate time.

Key attributes will include:

• Proven experience as a Finance Director or assistant FD with a track record of providing strong financial leadership of SME
• Evidence of making a demonstrable contribution to the overall management and development of a business, including sound financial control.
• A vibrant commercial orientation and high level strategic thinking, capable of challenging the status quo in a constructive manner.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced financial modelling and interrogation spreadsheet skills, specifically MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Experience with managing evaluation, due diligence, execution and integration of potential acquisitions.
• Stakeholder management experience, both internally and externally.
• Ability to adapt quickly and establish trust and respect at all levels
• Down to earth and no nonsense person who will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where there is daily change and innovation.
• Familiarity with IT Systems development and upgrades – Sage, Sales reporting, margins, costs.
• The successful candidate will be required to live within commutable distance from the company’s offices in Poole