Über Superior Wellness
Founded in 2011, Superior Wellness is the world’s fastest-growing hot tub manufacturer, creating premium, high-quality products designed to enhance health and well-being.
As an innovative manufacturer and distributor, we import and deliver a global selection of Hot Tubs, Swim Spas, Chill Tubs, Saunas, and Accessories, catering to both trade and retail customers across several countries.
Over the past 13 years, we’ve experienced remarkable growth, expanding our international team to 140 and achieving a turnover exceeding £34.5 million. Driven by ambitious plans for the future, this year alone we’ve celebrated significant milestones, including acquiring a manufacturing facility in Portugal and opening a new distribution centre in South Carolina.
The Role:
We are looking for a Finance Director to provide visionary leadership and strategic guidance, driving planning processes that support the next phase of our growth journey. While we welcome candidates from all sectors and backgrounds, a strong commercial understanding of manufacturing and a proven track record of enabling sustainable, year-on-year growth would be highly beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team and make a tangible impact on the organisation’s success.
Responsibilities
As a Finance Director, your role will evolve with the needs of the business, requiring strategic leadership and operational expertise. Key responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership
- Prepare and present annual budgets, financial plans, and business plans to the Senior Leadership Team.
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s short-term and long-term goals.
- Lead business planning and forecasting, including due diligence for growth initiatives and acquisitions.
- Provide insights and recommendations to support the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team in strategic decision-making.
- Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring protection against market fluctuations and operational uncertainties.
Financial Reporting and Compliance
- Oversee the preparation of management and statutory accounts.
- Produce accurate and timely internal and external financial reports.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, governance, and reporting requirements.
Acquisition and Corporate Finance
- Support acquisition processes, with experience in end-to-end acquisition activities.
- Oversee corporate finance activities, including working capital management, hedging, and foreign currency strategies.
- Collaborate with supply chain teams to optimise financial performance.
Operational Leadership
- Build and optimise finance and back-office functions, balancing cost and affordability.
- Analyse financial performance and processes, identifying areas for improvement and driving operational efficiency.
- Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Partner with other departments to align financial objectives with broader business goals.
Systems and Technology
- Oversee the selection, implementation, and management of financial systems and tools to support business growth and efficiency.
- Leverage advanced analytics and data-driven insights to support forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a key point of contact for investors, shareholders, and funding partners, providing transparent and actionable financial data.
Schlüsselfertigkeiten
- Sie müssen über einen ACA-, ACCA- oder CIMA-Abschluss verfügen und über umfangreiche Erfahrung auf diesem Niveau für einen KMU-Hersteller verfügen.
- Sie sind eine außergewöhnliche Führungspersönlichkeit und verfügen über erstklassige Kommunikationsfähigkeiten sowie die Fähigkeit, auf allen Ebenen im gesamten Unternehmen effektiv zu kommunizieren.
Der ideale Kandidat sollte haben:
- Erfahrung in der Verwaltung von Bankfazilitäten und sichere Verhandlungen mit Banken
- Erfahrung in der Überwachung von Bankvereinbarungen
- Experience of setting up international entities globally
- Kenntnisse der internationalen Steuergesetze in den USA und der EU
- Erfahrung in der Überwachung von Beständen in mehreren Ländern, auch von Meeresbeständen, ist ein klarer Vorteil
- Erfahrung in der Unterstützung bei Akquisitionen, einschließlich Integration
- Experience with due diligence processes and data room, end to end private equity deals
- Erfolgsbilanz bei der Bereitstellung aufschlussreicher Managementinformationen, die es den Direktoren ermöglichen, in Echtzeit Entscheidungen zu treffen, die die Rentabilität steigern.
- Ausgeprägtes Verständnis der aktuellen Rechnungslegungsstandards, mit neuerer Erfahrung in der Erstellung von Jahresabschlüssen und der Leitung externer Wirtschaftsprüfer
- Führerschein
- This role is office-based in Chesterfield, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm
Grundwerte – Die Kandidaten müssen den Werten unseres Unternehmensteams entsprechen:
- Disziplin – Wir erledigen Dinge effizient und effektiv
- Verantwortung – Wir besitzen die Probleme und lösen sie
- Beständigkeit – Wir sind heute besser als gestern
- Vertrauen – Außergewöhnlicher Service, der die Erwartungen übertrifft
- Integrität – Wir tun, was wir versprechen
- Team – Wir arbeiten zusammen, respektieren einander, sind ehrlich und schützen das Team
Teamvorteile
- Generous salary package plus benefits DOE
- 13% company-wide bonus scheme (eligible after 6 months of continuous service)
- Annual percentage pay increase award scheme (eligible after successful completion of probation)
- Jährliches Belohnungsprogramm
- 31 Tage Jahresurlaub (einschließlich Feiertage)
- Jahresurlaubskaufprogramm
- Onsite fully equipped gym and fitness classes
- Vergünstigte gesunde Mahlzeiten
- Belohnungsanerkennung und Wellnessprogramm
- Healthy breakfast options, including fresh fruit
- Fantastic career and development opportunities
- Parkplätze vor Ort
- Breakout-Spielzimmer Sky Lounge mit Zen-Garten.
- Team-Wellness-Arbeitsbereiche
To apply please contact Carol Smith, Head of Human Resources.
Superior Wellness Ltd ist stolz darauf, ein Arbeitgeber für Chancengleichheit zu sein.
In line with the GDPR regulations 25th May 2018, we will keep your personal details for the purpose and limitation of our recruitment process only and will be destroyed in the event you are unsuccessful for this role. We will not share any of your personal information with any third-party.
s only and will be destroyed in the event you are unsuccessful for this role. We will not share any of your personal information with any third-party.