Summary: The Transport Group Finance Director will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of a growing company, focusing on strategic financial management and cost efficiency. This position requires a seasoned financial expert with logistics experience in a fast-paced environment, although transport experience is advantageous but not essential. The role involves formulating financial strategies, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The successful candidate will lead financial analysis efforts to support strategic decisions and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate and execute financial strategies to enhance profitability.
• Supervise budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Generate precise monthly management accounts, P&L statements, and balance sheets.
• Track key performance indicators such as cost per mile, revenue per trip, and fuel efficiency.
• Lead efforts in financial risk management and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee financial reporting and operational documentation.
• Perform financial analysis to support strategic decisions regarding fleet, infrastructure, and technology investments.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and improve cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and tax laws.
• Manage fixed assets, inventory, and intercompany transactions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the accounts teams.
• Coordinate with external auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience in financial management and strategy formulation.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Proficiency in generating management accounts and financial statements.
• Experience in financial risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to analyze financial data and support strategic decision-making.
• Leadership and mentorship skills for managing accounts teams.
• Familiarity with logistics and transport sectors is advantageous.

Salary (Rate): £95,000.00

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Finance