My client, a leading privately-owned UK property business, are looking to hire an ambitious and highly commercial Finance Director. This SME Finance Director is perfect for anyone looking for a first time FD role, in a supportive and family-orientated environment, where you can really make your mark on the operational efficiency of the business. This role offers the chance to shape and modernise the operational capabilities of a growing finance department. The successful candidate will be part of a company that values honesty, integrity, reliability, and teamwork, and believes that its people are what make the difference in the business. What you'll do: Provide timely, commercially focused management information and analysis Assume day-to-day responsibility for operational financial management, financial systems and controls, cash flow management and forecasting, strategic and operational planning Monitor business performance and perform continuous review of internal controls Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors, bankers and other advisors Play a key role in the development and delivery of Company strategy Review and negotiate customer and supplier agreements Manage all insurance and property matters Direct, manage and develop a small finance team What you bring: Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) Experience directing a finance function in a privately owned independent business Experience within property management, construction, manufacturing or similar industry environment Cash and working capital management experience Technical accounting skills including job/service costing/pricing Involvement in developing/delivering financial models Proven negotiation skills Experience evaluating IT systems/ implementing ERP systems Proven team leadership skills To apply for this unique opportunity, please get in touch Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates ADZN1_UKTJ