Finance Director

Blackburn, Lancashire

Flextronics - The Flex Company
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Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.

We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you.

Job Summary Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world's largest companies.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Finance Director to our team in Blackburn, UK.

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Finance Director will be responsible for ensuring accurate accounting activities and effective financial operation of the commercial finance function for our global critical power business.

What a typical day looks like:

Manage the commercial finance function including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis

Manage the financial forecasting efforts, ensuring accuracy, alignment with business goals, and timely updates to support decision making across the business

Manage preparation of quarterly financial reporting package for leadership review

Present financial performance and strategic insights in clear, concise and actionable formats

Work closely with sales, procurement and other departments to verify and approve pricing strategies, ensuring competitiveness and margin optimization

Develop and establish financial reporting requirements

Support external auditors in their examination of quarterly and year-end financial statements

Ensure monthly informative account analysis and reconciliations are performed

Coach and mentor financial professionals in organization

Be abreast of industry trends and apply to business model as appropriate

Analyze market practice to benchmark current systems and controls to verify systems and process integrity in order to enhance the Company's value

Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities, developing action plans as needed

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

Relevant BSc/MSc degree along with additional credentials (CPA, CFP, CMA, CA or similar)

Strong background in finance (typically 10+ years), ideally within a manufacturing environment

Experience with implementing and utilising ERP systems is highly desirable

Advanced knowledge of financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting

Experience in and understanding of US GAAP and international finance

Solid leadership / management skills with demonstrable finance management experience

Possess strong Excel skills, demonstrable experience using Excel extensively

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Eligible to work in the UK

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success

A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

A merit-based annual pay review

Enhanced annual leave

Employee recognition scheme and long service awards

Referral bonus

Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Flexible/Remote/HybridWork based on your Job Function

Support in your well-being by access to

Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice

On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders

Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.

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Job Category Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.

We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you.

Job Summary Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world's largest companies.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Finance Director to our team in Blackburn, UK.

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Finance Director will be responsible for ensuring accurate accounting activities and effective financial operation of the commercial finance function for our global critical power business.

What a typical day looks like:
  • Manage the commercial finance function including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
  • Manage the financial forecasting efforts, ensuring accuracy, alignment with business goals, and timely updates to support decision making across the business
  • Manage preparation of quarterly financial reporting package for leadership review
  • Present financial performance and strategic insights in clear, concise and actionable formats
  • Work closely with sales, procurement and other departments to verify and approve pricing strategies, ensuring competitiveness and margin optimization
  • Develop and establish financial reporting requirements
  • Support external auditors in their examination of quarterly and year-end financial statements
  • Ensure monthly informative account analysis and reconciliations are performed
  • Coach and mentor financial professionals in organization
  • Be abreast of industry trends and apply to business model as appropriate
  • Analyze market practice to benchmark current systems and controls to verify systems and process integrity in order to enhance the Company's value
  • Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities, developing action plans as needed
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • Relevant BSc/MSc degree along with additional credentials (CPA, CFP, CMA, CA or similar)
  • Strong background in finance (typically 10+ years), ideally within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with implementing and utilising ERP systems is highly desirable
  • Advanced knowledge of financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting
  • Experience in and understanding of US GAAP and international finance
  • Solid leadership / management skills with demonstrable finance management experience
  • Possess strong Excel skills, demonstrable experience using Excel extensively
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Eligible to work in the UK
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success
  • A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
    • A merit-based annual pay review
    • Enhanced annual leave
    • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
    • Referral bonus
    • Volunteer days
    • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
    • Sick pay scheme
    • Cycle to Work scheme
    • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
  • Flexible/Remote/HybridWork based on your Job Function
  • Travel opportunities (role dependent)
  • Support in your well-being by access to
    • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
    • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
  • Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)
At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.
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Date Posted: 03 May 2025
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