My client, a leading privately-owned UK property business, is looking to hire an ambitious and highly commercial Finance Director.
This SME Finance Director role is ideal for someone seeking a first-time FD position within a supportive, family-oriented environment where you can significantly influence the operational efficiency of the business.
This position offers the opportunity to modernise and enhance the operational capabilities of a growing finance department. The successful candidate will join a company that values honesty, integrity, reliability, and teamwork, recognizing that its people are the key to its success.
What you'll do:
1. Provide timely, commercially focused management information and analysis.
2. Take responsibility for operational financial management, including financial systems and controls, cash flow management, forecasting, and strategic planning.
3. Monitor business performance and continuously review internal controls.
4. Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors, bankers, and other advisors.
5. Contribute to the development and execution of company strategy.
6. Review and negotiate customer and supplier agreements.
7. Manage all insurance and property-related matters.
8. Lead, manage, and develop a small finance team.
What you bring:
1. Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
2. Experience leading a finance function in a privately owned, independent business.
3. Experience in property management, construction, manufacturing, or a similar industry.
4. Cash flow and working capital management experience.
5. Technical accounting skills, including job/service costing and pricing.
6. Experience evaluating and implementing IT systems, including ERP systems.
7. Proven leadership skills in managing teams.
To apply for this unique opportunity, please get in touch!
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and agency welcoming applications from all candidates.
About the job
* Contract Type: FULL TIME
* Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
* Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller
* Workplace Type: On-site
* Experience Level: Director
* Location: Northwich
* Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum
* Job Reference: EJ1ZLW-DC20C3CE
* Date posted: 27 February 2025
* Consultant: Isabel Evans
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