Interim Finance Director

Here at The Fuel Store we are transforming the Fleet and Fuel industry for good! We are proud to be one of the best resellers in the UK through providing unrivalled support to our customers that fuels the lifeblood of Britain s roadways.

As a family run business and over 8 years under our belt we have always been determined to deliver on our founding principle; fuelling better for our customers. From singlevehicle operators to multifleet solutions our customers are genuinely at the forefront of everything we do. We believe that our services and vehicle management will allow them to reach heights they didn t even know possible and we love being part of that journey!

Our significant growth and changes has led us to investing further across the business to increase revenue partnerships with our customers and in turn look at different functions within the business. With this comes requirements for an Interim Finance Director to join our Fueller family with the potential to become permanent.

This will be a critical role in overseeing and managing the financial operations of The Fuel Store. They will provide steady strategic financial leadership ensuring the organisations financial sustainability compliance with regulatory requirements and effective financial planning and reporting.

The Finance Director will work closely with senior management contributing to the organisations overall mission and strategic objectives.

Brief Overview:

Job Type: Full Time (3 Month Fixed Contract) Potential to become permanent.

Remuneration: Negotiable (To be discussed prior to interview)

Bonus: Negotiable (To be discussed prior to interview)

Location: Birmingham B2 (Hybrid)

Requirements

Financial Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and implement the financial strategy aligned with the The Fuel Store s goals and objectives.
  
• Oversee and work to implement an annual budgeting process ensuring realistic and accurate financial forecasts.
  
• Provide strategic financial advice and guidance to the senior management team and the Board of Directors.
  

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting including monthly management accounts annual financial statements and other reports as required.
  
• Maintain compliance with relevant financial regulations laws and accounting standards.
  
• Liaise with external auditors and oversee the annual audit process.
  

Financial Management and Control:

• Establish and maintain effective financial management policies procedures and internal controls.
  
• Monitor and analyse financial performance identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  
• Manage cash flow investments and relationships to optimise financial resources.
  

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead & develop the finance team fostering a culture of collaboration professionalism and continuous improvement.
  
• Provide guidance and support to the Finance Assistant regarding financial processes policies and compliance.
  
  

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting or a related field.
  
• A professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA CIMA ACA) is highly desirable.
  
• Extensive Proven experience in a senior finance role such as a Finance Director or Head of Finance
  
• Strong knowledge of financial management principles practices and regulatory requirements in the UK.
  
• Demonstrated experience in financial strategy development budgeting and financial reporting.
  
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights to support decisionmaking.
  
• Proficient in financial systems and software including accounting software and MS Excel.
  
• Strong leadership and team management abilities with the capacity to inspire and develop finance professionals.
  
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
  
• High level of integrity ethics and a commitment to the mission and values of the organisation
  

As well as having the right experience a Fueller will have:

• Strong motivation to work in a fastpaced environment.
  
• Great aptitude for overcoming challenges by having a naturally inquisitive mind.
  
• Ability to challenge the status quo; actively seeking to understand HOW something works not just WHY.
  
• Resilience and ability to focus on the detail but not forget the bigger picture.
  
• Ability to work hard as an individual but also bring value to the wider team.
  
• Excellent communicator and act as an ambassador for all stakeholders
  
• Ability to be logical when making decisions.
  
• Excellent organisation and time management
  

Benefits

• Pension Scheme: After 12 weeks of continuous employment you will be automatically enrolled into our Pension Scheme.
  
• Health & Wellbeing: All permanent employees will have access to MediCash upon passing their probation this will allow them to access retail discounts counselling and so much more.
  
• Holiday Entitlement: You will be entitled to pro rata 26 days annual leave plus all statutory holidays. An increase in personal holiday allowance with increased service.
  
• Career Progression: We track all employees progression by creating personal development plans.
  
• Location: Based in Birmingham City Centre with panoramic views from the office floor. We also offer flexible/hybrid working.
  
• Other benefits: Some can be negotiable alongside monthly employee awards events company days out and many more.
  

A little more for you to know.

We want to be a place where everyone has a sense of belonging. Our team is growing rapidly and that means that we want collaborative talented Fuellers to help us to invent The Fuel Store s future. We will support you nurture you and give you the best platform to succeed we just need you to have that drive and willingness to learn!

If you think that you could add value here at The Fuel Store please apply. Equally if you think your experience only meets part of the requirements apply anyway! We d love to review your application and if successful arrange a chat with you to find out if you could be the next Fueller!

We are also an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across the business. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity race religion sexual orientation gender identity sex family or parental status neuro diversity or disability status marital status veteran status and national origin.