Managing Director

Vesta Software Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - GBP 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software supplier in the UK is seeking a Managing Director to oversee the growth strategy and operational leadership of their manufacturing execution software solutions division. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in financial management and strategic planning. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring alignment with business objectives and the development of innovative solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and market competitiveness. This role presents an opportunity to drive substantial growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Leader or Senior Manager in the software sector.
• Extensive senior-level experience in the manufacturing sector or transferable skills.
• Experience in managing P&L and financial risks.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a growth and profitability strategy.
• Motivate and lead the business unit team.
• Ensure financial soundness and achievement of key targets.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Management, Business or IT

Job description

## ## **Job Description:**# **Managing Director**Seiki Systems is a leading UK supplier of manufacturing execution software solutions. Working with high precision manufacturing sectors, including Aerospace, Formula 1 & Orthopaedics Seiki operates at the cutting edge of British manufacturing. The company develops solutions which help improve its customers’ competitiveness by providing software that plans, monitors, reports and helps optimise the use of manufacturing resources.You will join & lead a team supporting a product range encompassing, production data management, machine data acquisition, manual data collection and data reporting software.Seiki Systems is part of Vesta Software Group (a Jonas Company), a software supplier servicing a range of vertical markets with over 50,000 customers in 30+ countries. Sectors include Manufacturing, Metals, Auctions, Fitness, Sports & Leisure, Foodservice, Salons, Attractions, Education, Retail, Event Management, Construction, Moving & Storage, Laboratory Systems, Product Licensing, Payment Processing, Hotels, Resorts & more. This network of businesses provides a fertile environment to share expertise, knowledge & best practise with colleagues.**Position:**Offering both autonomy and scope for growth, you will plan, direct and manage all aspects and performance of the Business Unit (BU), design and deliver against an overall strategy to strengthen & grow the business. A growth mindset is required for this appointment.* You will have extensive senior level experience aligned with or transferrable to the Manufacturing sector* Working with the team to design, deliver & champion an Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy that improves revenue, ebita, efficiencies & processes for customer, staff & shareholders* A collaborative leader with a willingness to actively work on customer accounts and problem solve alongside any member of the team.BU goals to be defined and met in a timely fashion, working closely with and providing leadership to an established and knowledgeable team. The post requires, strong multi-tasking, organisational, interpersonal & leadership skills, experience of managing a P&L and multiple departments. With responsibility for the most senior relationships in strategically important accounts for both sales and service.**Job Responsibilities:**The role will report to a Group Leader and will be responsible for:* Defining & actioning a growth and profitability strategy for the BU* Motivating, leading & bringing the Seiki team with you on this growth & profitability strategy* The financial and resource planning for all aspects of your BU, with full P&L control* Ensuring the business is financially sound, well managed, and achieves key targets* Directing and managing employees and resources to meet business objectives, within budget* Overseeing the welfare and development of all employees* Developing, motivating and empowering a dedicated and experienced team to deliver excellent results* Responsibility for the growth strategy of the BU, including developing product strategy and ensuring delivery and support against a published roadmap* Ensuring a high standard of work and customer service / satisfaction* Building relationships with further industry partners and alliances, principally across the UK but potentially further afield – both in sales and delivery of solutions* Implementing risk management policies to address strategic, operational and legislative compliance risks* Ensuring company directives are executed successfully, and company policies and procedures are adhered to and are in line with current legislation and regulations.**Leadership:*** Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and lead the organisation through and alongside the management team* Full P&L management and controls, including cadence and reporting into the parent company* Demonstrate the ability to plan and coordinate a range of business functions across different teams within a software business* Sound planning skills and the ability to contribute to and influence strategic direction and vision* Excellent decision-making skills and an analytical approach to problem solving.**General:*** Experience in developing, implementing and enforcing company policies and procedures* The ability to support the Group Leader to make informed decisions on behalf of shareholders* Knowledge of statutory, legal, and contractual obligations* Contract negotiations and frameworks with both suppliers and customers.**Financial Results:*** Experience in financial management and establishing controls and balances to minimise financial risk* Proven track record in meeting and/or exceeding revenue and profit targets and previous P&L management* Experience designing and managing bonus, commissions, remuneration and reward schemes.**Your Personal Characteristics will include:*** The ability to make difficult decisions quickly, even with limited information* Provide a vision & strategy for a team to get behind and deliver growth* Thrive in a results driven organisation and be comfortable with financial and performance measurement* Have a detailed understanding of the measurements and metrics used to drive a successful company* Have proven experience as a Business Leader or Senior Manager within a software business aligned with or transferrable to the Manufacturing sector* Understand the need to balance commercial success with customer satisfaction and employee engagement* Have proven experience of managing multiple conflicting priorities to meet strategic deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment* Have exceptional communication skills delivering clearly and confidently, both in person and in writing* Be energetic, motivated, and enthusiastic with a “can do” attitude* Have excellent attention to detail* Work with honesty and integrity.**Job Qualifications:*** A degree or equivalent in a relevant management, business and/or information technology discipline, or comparable work experience* Senior Management experience and an established significant profile within the UK software industry aligned with or transferrable to Manufacturing sector.## ## **Business Unit:**Seiki Systems## ## **Scheduled Weekly Hours:**37.5## ## **Number of Openings Available:**1## ## **Worker Type:**Regular# **Career Site:**## ## **More About Jonas Software:**Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain.Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of “Software for Life.” We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.Jonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees.Headquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. We’re a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., based in Toronto, publicly listed on the TSX (CSU.TO), and a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index.