Chief Financial Officer

Hozelock
Hozelock’s horticultural expertise coupled with its continual innovation aims to help as many people as possible get the most out of gardening. Our first product was the world’s first plastic hose connector – the Hoze-Lock! Today, we are a global garden equipment manufacturer with our head office in Birmingham (UK). Designed by gardeners for gardeners and with a 60-year heritage, Hozelock engineers and manufactures 85% of its products in the UK and France. From garden watering, garden pressure sprayers and plant protection to Hozelock Cyprio pond equipment and Hozelock Pure for natural gardening and alternatives to chemicals – Hozelock is not only Britain’s leading watering expert, it is one of the its most loved gardening brands continually updating a comprehensive range of products. A previous winner of the Queen’s Award for export, Hozelock sells its products and services in more than 60 countries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive the company’s financial planning
* Perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments
* Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing insights and recommendations to the executive team
* Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations
* Supervise all finance personnel
* Responsible for subsidiaries with dotted line reporting
* Manage vendor relationships
* Prepare reliable current and forecasting reports
* Ensure compliance with the law and company’s policies
* Develop and implement company financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
* Provide financial guidance and recommendations to the CEO.
* Participate in strategic planning processes to ensure financial considerations are integrated into decision -making
* Occasional travel within Europe
Requirements and skills
* Proven experience as CFO, or other senior finance role. Ideally within Manufacturing or Retail enviroment
* In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices
* Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
* Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (SAP)
* Ability to strategize and solve problems
* Strong leadership and organizational skills
* Excellent communication and people skills
* An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers
* CPA is a strong advantage
Qualifications:
* A Bachelor`s degree in finance , accounting or a related field
* Proven experience in a senior financial role management role
* Strong analytical strategic thinking and problem solving skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements
Language skills:
* English is essential
* French optional