Finance manager large format graphics

Finance Manager, Large Format Digital Signage, Graphics and Displays - Essex Highly regarded Large Format Digital Print operation that #39;s recognised for its reputation and impact in the Events Retail Graphics, Signage and Displays arena now seeks a dynamic engaged Finance professional in a pivotal role responsible for steering their financial strategy and ensuring sound financial management. Long established, innovative well invested, they have long championed a supportive and progressive employee ethos, whilst building an excellent reputation with Clients for quality, speed of service and an exceptional personal touch, servicing a broad range of business sectors. With an impressive Design Large Format Digital Print manufacturing capability, they deliver Client graphics small and large, alongside complex, specialist projects that include global rollouts and expert installations to a diverse customer base. As the Finance Manager / Director you will play a pivotal role in steering the financial strategy, ensuring sound financial management and collaborating with various departments to enhance overall company performance. You must be a proven financial professional, ideally with Large Format Graphics or Print Industry experience and be capable of driving financial initiatives, maintaining adherence to financial targets and implementing sound fiscal procedures. Financial Oversight: * Own and oversee all financial observations and inferences in the operation of the company. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve costings, invoicing and pricing structures across the Business, minimising errors and maximising conformity. * Support sales and business development staff with standardising their quoting and financial processing, ensuring staff members adhere to established financial protocols and operating within financial targets and boundaries. * Identify areas of financial or performance weakness and present options for improvement. Business Analysis and Reporting: * Clarify and separate financial aspects of new and existing business, providing monthly reports and presenting input for strategy to cultivate revenue from existing client base or prospect for new clients. * Create quarterly forecasts and annual budget based on targets, reporting actual figure variances to those forecast and proposing strategic adjustments. * Generate growth figures, identifying reasons solutions for negative and positive variances. * Cost Management including how the business costs are changing and to improve or mitigate them. Staff Financial Management * Manage overheads effectively, optimizing costs and implementing efficient cost control measures, with ongoing analysis of financial effectiveness of staff. * Oversee the approach to staff appraisals, bonuses, commission structures and contracts. New Business Targets: * Evaluate financial investment into new business opportunities, providing detailed cost projections and analysing direct and overhead costs. * Own the financial performance of the business, aligning financial strategies with organisational goals. * Focus on obtaining and delivering accurate financial information to support strategic decision-making. * Implement systems and processes to ensure the reliability and integrity of financial data. Requirements: * Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Finance Director or in a similar Commercial leadership role within the large format graphics industry. * Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a keen attention to detail. * Demonstrable ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting. * Excellent communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders and explain financial concepts to non-financial personnel. * Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. * Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related MBA / professional accounting qualification We seek a results-driven commercial leader with an inquisitive passion for the numbers ideally for large format graphics and a track record of success in the industry, You #39;ll join a supportive, committed team and be a part of the continued success and growth of the company, as this is a truly impressive Business that offers not only a warm ldquo;close knit rdquo; culture, but also the opportunity to enjoy an exceptional lsquo;capability dependent pay package rsquo; and cement a long lasting career by forming part of an inspirational Senior management team. Finance Manager, Director, CFO, ACCA, Commercial, Retail, Displays, In-store, Commercial Interiors, Print, Commercial Interiors, Internal, External, Exhibition, Graphics, Signage, Large Format, Digital