Finance Director

At Aggregate Industries we are on the lookout for a dynamic Finance Director to join our Concrete Products business unitand strategically partner withthe Managing Director and senior leadership team. You will be the architect of our financial and business strategies that will shape the future of our business. This is a particularly exciting opportunity as you will join at a point of business transformation and will be involved inelevating and transform our existing business. Youll look at cost and operational efficiency to ensure our movements in the market make commercial sense. We have already implemented the systems and tools needed to build our e-commerce business and as Finance Director, you will play a significant role in ensuring this is a success, guiding on our market positioning and prospective opportunities. Whilst not a central part of the day to day role, there is also the chance to lead on M&A activity in the division. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and profitability, offering challenge and insight to the senior leadership team. Your direct team of 2 will support you in partnering with your stakeholders by providing the tools and data you need to accurately lead on planning, forecasting and budget management. You will also have the support of our central finance team and our overseas Finance Hub who pick up the transactional activities.,

• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organisation.
• Manage all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets to monitor progress and present operational metrics.
• Design and implement strategies that optimise the financial performance of the organisation.
• Lead and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
  
  You are a dynamic Finance leader with the ability to spark challenge and debate at senior levels of the business. You are comfortable being the voice of reason in the room and approach complex scenarios with a considered and calm demeanour., Youll be a qualified accountant with significant experience in leading teams and working in a matrix environment. This is not a finance role that lives in spreadsheets, instead, youll be focused on adding value and character to the division and providing commercial focus.
Whilst you have the technical knowledge of an accountant, your key skills are business partnering and leading with charisma and influence.,
• Proven experience in a senior financial management role, preferably in the construction or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset with the ability to contribute to company strategy and performance improvement.
• Experience in managing a finance team and developing team capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent financial certification.
  
  Aggregate Industries UK Limited
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, East Midlands, DE6 3ET Permanent About Aggregate Industries UK We are at the heart of construction, committed to building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all. We are recognised as one of the safest, most customer-focused companies in this space and we are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value. Join today and build progress with us., We know at Aggregate Industries that people can achieve great things when they work together and youll play a key role in connecting people throughout the business and building a common cause to get the best out of everyone.

This role is hybrid with some home working and otherwise based at Bardon Hill, Coalville but you will also spend some time at our site in Hulland Ward, Derbyshire. As well as a salary reflective of the role, you will receive an annual bonus, pension scheme with 13% company contribution, private healthcare, company car or allowance and more.,
• Competitive Salary, plus performance-based bonusand a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to influence and make a significant impact within a leading division of our company.
• Career growth opportunities with potential for advancement both locally and globally within our parent company's network.
• An inclusive and safety-focused culture with people at the heart of the business.