Job Description

Cadogan Tate Group is internationally recognized as a market leader in fine art logistics (i.e., moving and storage) with full-service operations across the US, London, and Paris.
Our reputation is built on providing exemplary service to high-net-worth individuals, interior designers, collectors, galleries, and museums around the world. This service is underpinned by our fundamental values, which inform the way we look after our clients, as well as how we ensure the safe and efficient handling of their possessions.
The Group is headquartered in London, England, and is private equity-backed by TSG Consumer Partners. Global revenues are $170m, growing at over 10% per annum organically and through bolt-on acquisitions. Over 65% of the revenue is generated in the US, and the strategy of the Group is to grow further in North America through M&A.
The brand of Cadogan Tate is 'Everything handled with care', and this extends to a company culture of professionalism and respect between internal customers.
More information on the company can be found at:
https://www.cadogantate.com/
https://www.cadogantate.com/locations/new-york/

Role Summary & Responsibilities

To contribute to the achievement of the Cadogan Tate Group's business plan objectives by partnering with the US East Coast Director and all General Managers of the region to deliver profitable, cash-backed growth in EBITDA through revenue and gross margin expansion as well as effective management of capital investment and operating expenses:Preparation of the annual operating Budget for the regional business (c$50m of revenue) + Quarterly rolling trading Forecasting, in-month Flash reporting, including analysis and explanation of trading variances
+ Using the management accounts prepared monthly to provide insight and advice to management on interpreting the financial performance to improve the speed and effectiveness of business decision-making.
+ Business partnering with the General Manager/s and their management team to identify and exploit market opportunities, financial analysis, and insight for key strategic objectives (e, business development, selling of additional add-on services)
+ Tracking of key operational and commercial metrics linked to financial performance (sales, service KPI's)
+ Working with the Credit Control and Account Management teams to ensure excellent management of working capital balances, especially aged receivables
+ Support group-wide analysis of current and future financial performance
+ Ad-hoc analysis as required

Key Competencies & Qualities

A demonstrable ability to perform accurate financial analysis and correlate it to business performance Prior experience in providing commercial finance/business partnering is preferred. Excellent communication skills, both within the finance organization and especially in business terms, with the senior operating and general management team A willingness to learn and cooperate across geographical boundaries An aptitude for working at pace and a desire/interest in working in a private equity-backed environment Personal qualities that enable this individual to work to help drive the development of the FP&A function, who also has a high level of EQ with respect to the existing staff and business practices * Excellent Microsoft Office skills