We are seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Director to oversee all financial activities of the company, ensuring financial health and stability. This senior role involves financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to drive the company’s growth and profitability while leading and developing the finance team.
Purpose: As a Finance Director you will be responsible for the company's long-term financial health and growth. You will establish strategies that will earn profits, oversee accounting operations, produce accurate reports on where money is going within the business and improve or change current practices to increase efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage all elements of the finance team of five taking full responsibility for staff development, weekly meetings and appraisals.
2. Oversee all financial operations, including foreign exchange, stock control, and cash flow management.
3. Present a full analysis of all project's P&L.
4. Own reporting on performance against strategic objectives.
5. Deliver financial performance in alignment with strategic plans.
6. Own budgeting and forecasting processes.
7. Partner with key stakeholders, supporting with return on investment and budgeting on CAPEX projects.
8. Own the company’s balance sheet.
9. Provide dashboard and performance reports for senior management on a weekly basis.
10. Provide challenge and insight to the organisation’s monthly management accounting and budgeting/forecasting process.
11. Manage the annual audit and be the first point of contact for all information throughout the entire process.
12. Oversee payroll, bonus calculations, commissions and pension reporting.
13. Prepare corporation tax computations and research and development claims.
14. Prepare statutory accounts in line with International Financial Reporting Standards.
15. Constantly seek opportunities to increase revenue and business growth.
16. Manage and overview company stock lists from a financial perspective.
17. Ensure full statutory and regulatory compliance.
18. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental, and Data Protection policies.
19. Perform Ad Hoc duties when required.
Personal Specification:
1. Fully qualified accountant (UK or equivalent ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
2. Experience of delivering on a financial growth strategy.
3. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
4. Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
5. Strong technical knowledge skills.
6. Strong cashflow knowledge skills.
7. Excellent leadership and communication skills.
8. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
9. Challenge business decisions when required.
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