JANE GORSE RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Finance Director About the Company Our client is a growing and forward-thinking business. With a strong commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and continuous growth, the business is seeking a commercially astute Finance Director to support its next phase of development. The Role This is a key leadership position within the organisation, reporting directly to the SLT. The Finance Director will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and supporting the business in achieving its strategic and operational goals. You will act as a true business partner to the leadership team, providing insight, challenge, and direction across all areas of financial performance. Key Responsibilities Lead the financial strategy and planning to support business growth and long-term objectives Provide commercial insight and robust financial analysis to aid strategic decision-making Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts and board reports Drive profitability improvements and cost control initiatives across the business Develop and maintain strong financial controls, governance, and risk management frameworks Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external advisors Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture Support strategic initiatives including expansion, investment, and potential acquisitions Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements Key Requirements Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience as a Finance Director or senior finance leader within a growing business Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at board level Track record of driving financial performance and supporting business growth Strong leadership and team development experience Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with a hands-on, pragmatic approach Strong communicator with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment High level of integrity and professionalism What's on Offer Competitive salary of £90,000 - £110,000 Bonus and benefits package Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, purpose-driven organisation A collaborative and ambitious leadership team

Do you have experience in the logistics or freight forwarding industry? I am working exclusively with my client a global logistics business to recruit an Internal Sales Executive. For this role I am looking to speak to individuals from a similar business that have the expertise and knowledge within this area. With headquarters in the UK and offices worldwide, the team of logistics advisors offers comprehensive project logistics, global freight solutions, and supply chain management. Whose clients benefit from proactive planning and in-house expertise, making this client a respected name in their industry. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for an Internal Sales Executive located in Oldham, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Internal Sales Executive will be responsible for generating sales leads, preparing quotations, and maintaining effective communication with customers. Daily tasks will include handling customer service inquiries, managing inside sales activities, and supporting the sales team to meet targets and deadlines. Qualifications Inside Sales and Lead Generation skills Experience in preparing and managing Quotations Strong Communication and Customer Service skills Proficiency in maintaining effective working relationships Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently and within a team Experience in the logistics or freight forwarding industry is essential The role offers flexible working, free parking on site plus a fantastic salary and benefits package to match. For a confidential discussion please forward your most recent CV and salary requirements.

This Finance Business Partner role isn t your run of the mill Finance Business Partner role. It s brand new, offers you complete autonomy to make this new role completely your own, rip up the rule book style and write your own, shaping things as you see fit. And if that wasn t enough, there is heaps of progression, and an outstanding salary and benefits package all guaranteed! As Finance Business Partner and a Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) you ll play a pivotal role in a highly successful global logistics business that is cash-rich, constantly growing and adapting and that has already identified several new revenue streams that will see the business continue to grow from strength to strength in 2025 and beyond. As Finance Business Partner, you know the drill; you ll be partnering with and influencing the most senior contacts in the business, ensuring that key cost drivers are understood and actioned, drive the demand to delivery performance through accurate financial analysis, and accept nothing less than continuous improvement from key operational decision makers across the business. But the role will be yours to mould and craft as you see fit, using all of your knowledge and expertise gained to date. The professional opportunities are endless, and if you re good at what you do, then the world truly is your oyster. The benefits package reflects the commitment of the business to attract and retain the very best skills in the marketplace. The offices are modern and trendy and on excellent commutable routes. If you re a strong-willed, passionate Finance Business Partner, who knows what s best for a growing logistics and distribution business and not afraid to make those changes then I d like to hear from you! Please apply now with your most recent CV and short cover note as to why you are suitable for this opportunity. Your application will be treated with the strictest of confidence.