Chief Finance & Operations Officer - South Yorkshire

Axon Moore are searching for a Chief Finance & Operations Officer for a Listed business in the South Yorkshire region.This exciting business with aggressive growth plans manufactures innovative products and boasts some major multinational customers.A Chief Financial & Operations Officer is required to play a board level, leadership role in the business, supporting the CEO with growth strategies, and directing a talented team of employees to ensure business is conducted in a structured, controlled manner, befitting of a business that is scaling up and ready for the future.Key responsibilities will include:- Acting as Company Secretary ensuring appropriate governance and controls are in place- Being the Operational Director and Leader, deputising for the CEO and making key decisions in the business- Overseeing all external reporting and communications with investors share holders and advisors- Providing strategic guidance to the board- Running back office functions including HR, Marketing, Customer Services etc- Ensuring appropriate management reports are produced, and carry out financial analysis of key business driversThe ideal candidate would possess the following background and experience:- Qualified Accountant with broad experience as an FD, CFO or equivalent- Must have strong operational experience combined with financial expertise- Manufacturing or Engineering sector experience strongly preferred- Listed company experience strongly preferred