Job Description

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Director of Finance & Central Services
Bodelva, Cornwall (site based)
Robert Half are working in retained partnership with Eden Project to recruit a Director of Finance & Central Services on a permanent basis. This is a rare opportunity to lead the financial strategy, reporting and forecasting for a world-renowned ecological and educational attraction based in the South West!
Whilst reporting to the CEO, you will lead the core central services team inclusive of finance, IT, HR/People, Legal and facilities. Naturally, you will be supported by an established and high performing team whilst driving the strategy and behaviours for continued success.
Who are Eden Project?
The Eden Project in Cornwall is a symbol of environmental regeneration transforming a disused China clay pit before it's official opening in 2001. A living theatre for plants and people, housing thousands of plant species with each "biome" emulating its natural climate and landscape.
Home to the world's largest indoor rainforest, the "Rainforest Biome" houses tropical plants from South America, Africa, Asia and Oceania under natural climate conditions, whilst the "Mediterranean Biome" provides a climate for plants from South Africa, California and parts of Europe. With environmental regeneration at the heart and sustainability running through all areas of the site from food production, use of recycled materials and harvesting of resources. Even the crisp packets are recycled!
What next? Well, the Cornwall site has inspired continuation of the vision with a recent launch in Qingdao, China alongside Morecambe and other projects on the horizon. A complex multi-site organisation that lives and breathes its core values. Welcoming weddings, music events and up to a million visitors per year, Eden Project is a significant operation that lives and breathes its mission statement:
RESPECT - PROTECT - REPAIR
The Director of Finance and Central Services Role:

• Ownership of financial policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance with UK and overseas regulatory/legislative requirements
• Production of Management and Statutory Accounts alongside associated reporting and board reporting for a complex group.
• Lead the budgeting process both in-year and long-term planning (5 year+) inclusive of financial modelling, KPI's, Balance Sheet and Cashflow
• Business partner across all areas of the business inclusive of Senior Leadership Team providing guidance for capital projects, cost management, revenue generation, tax and risk
• Hold the bank relationships and act as the main point of contact for financial audit. Be seen as the finance SME for all areas of the business and external representative
• Provide insight and guidance on various projects initiated by the board

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified accountant, ACA, CIMA or ACCA
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial data at a board level
• Prior experience within a multi-site and multi-revenue business within a not-for-profit environment, a blend of commercial experience will also be necessary
• Examples of delivering large capital projects and strategic financial plans
• Excellent business partnering capability and ability to work cross-functionally

Salary & Benefits:
90,000 to 110,000 per annum (potential flex)
Plus;

• Free entry to Eden and Heligan for family and friends
• 35 days holiday plus an extra day for your birthday (inc. bank holidays)
• Policy with Simply Health (optical, dental, EAP, physiotherapy) and access to UNUM for wellbeing support
• Financial wellbeing support - access to 121 sessions with an independent financial advisor
• Electric vehicle lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to 'purchase leave', up to an extra 2 weeks a year
• Enhanced pension scheme (above auto-enrolment rates)
• Death in service policy (4 x annual salary)

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Requirements:
not for profit, commercial finance, finance director, multi-site,

Skills Required