Job Description

Reporting to the Smiths CFO and serving as an integral member of the Flex-Tek Leadership team, the Chief Financial Officer is a critical leadership role in the business. The CFO will lead the finance function for the Flex-Tek division and be a key partner to the business presidents. Direct responsibilities include managing the performance of the division including the reporting, analysis and explanation of performance to the Group, developing forecasts for future growth, be responsible for the development of Flex-Tek Construction and Aerospace groups financial management strategy and contribute to the development of the organization’s strategic goals. In addition to the strategic components, the CFO will be charged with developing and implementing more sophisticated policies and procedures in the finance department establishing a strong internal control and governance environment creating product level margin analysis, support pricing decisions and collaborating with other department heads on general operational and administrative initiatives. The CFO will also be a critical leader of M&A activity. Current scope of the Flex-Tek group business is approximately £837m.

CFO Essential Functions

• Analyzing company's financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs, and compliance with budgets. Issue regular status and ad hoc reports to others in senior management.
• Driving performance of the business against target and plans both financially and strategically.
• Establishing company budgets and consulting department heads with departmental budgets.
• Develop and maintain all accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting.
• Ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Auditing and Analyzing company expenses.
• Advising company executives and department heads on financial goals.
• Works with the President, CEO and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
• Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth and profitability.
• Provides financial and strategic leadership in evaluating M&A opportunities.
• Champions company Core Values and corporate initiatives.
• Collaborates with Human Resources on Human Capital strategies and investment.
• Overall Responsibility to consult with President, Business Development, Marketing and Operations, regarding Margin Control.
• Understand all the aspects of building and maintaining margins. Acts as the lead overseeing company margin strategy.
• Staying apprised of company services and how these services can be more profitable.
• Good understanding of profitability by customer within service level.
• Consult with leadership and sales on pricing strategies.
• Establish and maintain Auditing Firm Relations and oversee audits.
• Establish and maintain Banking Relations and provide strategic guidance around capital financing options to support company growth needs.
• Establish and maintain Corporate Insurance Broker Relations and oversee procurement of corporate insurance policies.
• Managing all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, property, and other applicable taxes.

Team/Employee Management Essential Functions

• Hire, train, direct, assist and mentor department staff/team.
• Monitor and prioritize department workflow to ensure accurate, thorough, and timely completion of tasks.
• Assign tasks to team members, as needed.
• Identify needs and conduct trainings for new and existing team members to increase efficiencies and productivity.
• Build and maintain a collaborative environment by emphasizing teamwork with team and colleagues.
• Develop and meet departmental goals.
• Create and distribute department communications, as needed.
• Monitor employee performance and address issues, as warranted.
• Complete performance reviews for employees on a timely basis.

Other Essential Functions

• Travel as required.
• Participates in department and company meetings, as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Licensing

• Business or Accounting degree required, a master’s in business administration is preferred.
• CPA preferred

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience preferred in a senior financial management role ideally with both external audit and in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organization.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise.
• Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
• Superior management skills and ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
• Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance initiatives.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management and staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Physical Work Requirements

Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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