Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Leadership & Governance
- Oversee all finance-related matters across the business
- Sign off monthly accounts and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Ensure full compliance with financial regulations, statutory requirements, and Group policies
Act as a Board Member registered at Companies House
2. Financial Planning & Performance Management
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
- Track cash flow and ensure strong liquidity management
- Analyse financial performance, identifying strengths, risks, and improvement opportunities
Define, monitor, and drive financial KPIs across the business
3. Strategic Business Partnering
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO on all finance-related matters
- Support the CEO in reporting to Group Management
- Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making and business direction
Contribute to monthly Board/Director meetings and lead financial discussions
4. Growth, M&A and Business Development
- Lead financial aspects of growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions
- Support strategic expansion, integration, and value creation opportunities
- Assist with preparation of tenders and large project submissions
Evaluate investment opportunities and support decision-making
5. Capex & Investment Management
- Support the CEO in Capex planning and budget allocation
- Lead the preparation and submission of large Capex projects
Ensure robust financial evaluation and post-investment monitoring
6. Reporting & Data Analysis
- Produce high-quality financial reporting and analysis
- Drive data-based decision-making across the organization
Improve reporting tools, processes, and insights
7. Team Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead, manage, and develop the finance team
- Ensure clear roles, responsibilities, and performance standards
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
8. Operational Support & Business Transformation
- Define, maintain, and continuously improve the finance procedures framework to ensure standardization, compliance, efficiency, and scalability across entities in accordance with Group guidelines.
Support ERP implementation and enhancement projects, ensuring alignment with business requirements, timelines, and budget objectives.
Profile & Experience
- Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader, ideally in industrial, recycling, or manufacturing environments
- Strong experience in financial planning, reporting, and compliance
- Demonstrated experience in growth, M&A, or transformation environments
- Solid knowledge of UK regulatory and corporate governance requirements
Experience operating in international and matrix organizations
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to influence and challenge at senior level
- Results-driven with a hands-on approach
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Reporting Line
Reports to: CEO (John Lawrie Metals, entity of ArcelorMittal Downstream Business Division Recycling)
Functional alignment with: Group Finance / Group CFO
Additional Context
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
- Active contributor to strategic planning and transformation initiatives
Key interface between local operations and Group Finance
