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Finance Director Privately owned multi-utilities company. Key Leadership role reporting to the Managing Director. Growth Strategy, Organically & acquisition. Qualified ACA/CIMA or ACCA or equivalent experience multi utilities sector. Strong Financial Control, Commercial, Strategic & Business acumen. Role Summary: SaB Consultancy are delighted to be exclusively recruiting a Finance Director position to join a highly successful family-owned multi utilities company based in Cheshire. Reporting to the Managing Director and as a member of the senior leadership team this role is a key part of a strategic plan of accelerated growth both organically and through acquisition and is pivotal in driving the growth and development of the business. Responsibilities Develop and implement financial strategies to support growth and profitability across delivery of multi

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utility services in line with strategic objectives of the business

. Lead the timely and accurate preparation and reporting of financial reports, statements, and analysis to regulators, government bodies, internal and external stakeholders. Prepare and present annual budgets, multi-year forecasts, and long-term financial models. Deliver accurate and timely, financial reporting, performance dashboards, and variance analysis. Support tariff/pricing models in line with regulatory requirements and customer affordability goals. Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital investment programs to ensure operational and infrastructure resilience. Oversee financing strategies, including debt, equity, and funding for major capital projects. Ensure that effective IT systems are deployed to provide secure, timely and accurate information in a format that resonates with all internal stakeholders and appropriate safeguards are in place for cyber security and disaster recovery. Identify and manage financial risks, including market volatility, political & regulatory changes, energy pricing, and infrastructure investment risks. Implement strong internal controls and corporate governance standards. Ensure compliance with UK financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax requirements. Oversee audits and liaise with external auditors, investors, and regulators. Improve the financial awareness and skills of non-finance staff in critical areas to improve their skills and accountability for their management of financial matters in their roles. Identify and evaluate investment opportunities and potential acquisitions to support the company's growth strategy. Foster a culture of professional standards, accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation. Build strong cross-functional relationships with all other pillars of the business. Candidate Profile: My client will consider a qualified or experienced Finance Director ideally with multi-utilities sector experience. You must be able to demonstrate you can work with energy, gravitas and ambition coupled with a track record of having provided strong financial stewardship, commercial and business acumen in a previous role. Attributes: A fully qualified (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA) or experienced accountant with a proven track record in a finance leadership role. Demonstrates a forward-thinking, strategic approach with a practical, grounded pragmatic

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with the ability to roll their sleeves up & get into details. Exceptional communication skills across all stakeholder groups, verbally, written and numerically. Experience of developing financial controls, procedures, and financial management systems. P

roven change management skills and able to pivot technical and consultancy delivery to drive significant improvement and efficiency. Exceptional attention to detail and excellent IT skills. High integrity and openness combined with a commitment to good governance. Energetic, motivated with a passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.

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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance