60% office based - Bracknell
As a proactive and results-oriented Financial Director you will play a full role in driving existing business, ensuring integration of acquisitions to secure P&L and synergy targets plus ensuring the overall effective financial management and reporting for A&O IT Group. In this strategic leadership role, you will take the lead on financial planning for the global organisation.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
You will have the gravitas to command respect and operate at a senior level internally and externally, with suppliers, customers and key stakeholders. You should be able to think on your feet in high pressure situations, and be experienced in supporting business across multiple tax jurisdictions to drive quality revenue, providing adherence to A&O IT Group's business model.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial strategy and planning.
Defining A&O IT Group business model to ensure it supports international revenue growth with minimal overhead requirements.
Contribute to the strategic management of A&O IT Group by implementing strategies that ensure compliance with individual tax jurisdictions and maximise on cost synergies.
Lead on the financial aspects of any strategic projects aimed at achieving company growth
Work together with the Senior Leadership Team on forward planning and the effective organisation of A&O IT Group activities, including business planning, policy setting, financial forecasting and strategic decision-making
Proactively apply financial analysis to define business strategies for the Group
Deliver active engagement with business on potential new contracts, business plans and/or cases
Analyse the financial climate and market trends to assist senior executives in creating strategic plans for the future
Manage all investments to their best advantage
Be responsible for financial and commercial aspects of contracts to include review and approval of all relevant contractual terms
Drive strategic and operational development of in-house software to support operational efficiencies and business requirements
Manage continual improvement and successful accreditation in quality standards that are crucial for business operations
REQUIREMENTS
Suitable Financial Accounting qualification including ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified.
Exceptional financial management skills, able to identify cost control opportunities, implement cost management programmes and deliver with tangible results
Advanced software knowledge of financial systems, PowerBI and Microsoft Suite products
Experience working in complex, multinational, matrix-managed organisations
Proven ability to provide clear direction and leadership
Diplomatic and highly influential
Strong negotiation and presentational skills
Ability to identify and resolve problems, to multitask and work simultaneously on concurrent projects to meet stretching timescales
Innovative, and capable of challenging the status quo with the ability to generate new ideas on how to achieve objectives for minimising costs whilst maximising service
Ability to design and implement major change programmes to drive improved business performance
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to turn metric data into clear action plans
Prepared to work extended hours to business and service commitments when the demand arises
High level of cultural awareness and the ability to adapt accordingly to foster positive relationships
Highly effective written and oral communicator at all levels of the organisation
Knowledge of international operations, specifically in France, Germany, UAE and/or India a distinct advantage.
Benefits include: Private medical insurance, Life Assurance cover
ABOUT US
A&O IT Group is an award-winning, fast-growth, global IT services and cyber security consultancy operating in over 130 countries. A&O IT Group is proud to sit within the Stock Exchange's Top 1000 most inspirational companies in the UK.
OUR VALUES:
Our team prides itself on our core values and commitment to doing the basics brilliantly If you too strive to engage & delight, we would love to hear from you.
A&O IT Group, a global leader in managed IT services, brings over 50 years of expertise and operates in over 130 countries. Our customer-centric and people-focused approach ensures that we deliver tailored, scalable solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses across various industries including retail, finance, healthcare, and hospitality.
We live by our motto, “Engage & Delight,” always striving to exceed customer expectations. Our comprehensive services range from field services with professional onsite and dispatch engineers to IT project management and deployment services covering planning, implementation, and ongoing support. We also offer IT warehousing, staging, and logistics, managing everything from desktops to large-scale printers and peripherals. Our 24/7 service desk provides proactive monitoring and seamless IT support, while our network solutions cover design, migration, and security to ensure maximum connectivity and data protection.
Additionally, A&O IT Group boasts robust cyber security consulting and testing services, with in-house experts specialising in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and more. Our heritage and experience, combined with our global reach, customer-centric approach, and scalability, make us a trusted partner for any IT needs.
Recognised as a top growth Managed Service Provider (MSP) and one of the London Stock Exchange’s top UK companies to Inspire, we are proud of our industry recognition.
Our proprietary software, FieldView, offers real-time visibility of our engineer scheduling and management, further enhancing our service delivery.
Find out more about a career with A&O IT Group and browse for your dream job here https://www.aoitgroup.com/about-a-and-o/careers
