Finance Director Description About Textron Specialized Vehicles Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.
Opportunity Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd is one of the world's leading manufacturers of commercial mowers and turf maintenance equipment. Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, our products are built to enable customers to accurately cut turf grass at football stadiums, golf courses, public parks, and roadsides. We are seeking a Finance Director to be based at our manufacturing facility in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Responsibilities This role will directly report to the CFO of Textron Specialized Vehicles, and will act as CFO of our Turf business with activities including developing, organising, forecasting, and evaluating the business' fiscal function and performance. Oversee enterprise-wide support of Textron operations in the UK. Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends in order to assist the senior leadership team and customer groups. Impact continuous improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets. Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism and prepare and lead Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Plan development. Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organisation, including evaluation of potential alliances, acquisitions, and other investments. Evaluate pricing structure within the business and analyze inventory and improve inventory turns. Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies, and regulatory action. Lead the resolution of Audit Findings across both Internal (Textron Audit Services) and External (Ernst & Young) audit cycles. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration required, Master's degree or equivalent preferred. Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, or ACCA) and of graduate calibre. Years of Experience: M4: 6 or more years of experience required // M5: 8 or more years of experience required. Software Knowledge: SAP, Microsoft Office. Recruiting Company: Textron Specialized Vehicles
Primary Location: GB-Ipswich
Job Function: Finance/Accounting
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Director
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 08/22/2024, 7:21:59 AM
Job Number: 327006
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