Finance Director
£75,000-£80,000
South West/Midlands
Hybrid 1-2 days in office when established
Professional Services experience preferred
Excellent employer
Overview
* Exciting role to be part of the leadership team, shaping the strategy to support growth within a well-respected UK professional services business.
* This role oversees all financial operations of the business, leading a small team to ensure robust financial planning and analysis, and supporting strategic decision-making.
* You might be a Senior Finance Manager looking to progress your career or already operating at this level.
Role
* Reporting to the Managing Director and Shareholders
* Financial lead in the company, advising on all aspects of finance
* Responsible for and advise on all aspects of tax, including Corporation Tax, VAT and employment taxes, utilising advice from the company’s tax advisors on more specialist issues
* Monitor and challenge business performance, addressing variances against targets and forecasts. Collaborating with team managers to identify and implement performance improvements
* Deliver the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes, aligning with strategic objectives
* Support on acquisition opportunities, including initial appraisal, valuation, negotiations, due diligence and preparation of legal documents. Liaising with external advisors where necessary
* Financial modelling as required to appraise strategic opportunities, competitors and future growth plans
* Ensure timely preparation and reporting of management accounts, statutory accounts, and audits for the main trading company and subsidiaries
* Member of the Leadership Team, supporting both strategic and wider business planning
* Director and Company Secretary of all subsidiary and related companies
* Manage all employee pension matters and oversee payroll administration, ensuring HMRC compliance
* Implement robust cash flow monitoring procedures, producing short- and long-term cash flow forecasts
* Ensure efficient debt collection and oversight of the firm's debtor ledger
* Manage all company insurance policies, including the management of Professional Indemnity Claims against the business
* As the Money Laundering Reporting Officer, you will ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and procedures
* Lead relationships with external advisors, including auditors, tax specialists, and banking partners
* Oversight of client accounting matters across the business
* Direct management of the Finance Team
* Work closely with other Directors to ensure the company maintains regulatory compliance
Person specification
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant, educated to degree level - not a deal breaker
* At least 5-7 years PQE
* Experience in working within a small to medium sized enterprise, multi-location firm and/or fee-earning businesses would be an advantage
* Proven financial professional with demonstrated success in both strategic and operational finance functions
* Ability to influence at all levels, drive performance through others and engender change
* Experienced leader of teams and strong people skills
* Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and confident user of financial software packages
* An analytical, enquiring mind
* High level organisational and planning skills with strong attention to detail
* Ability to present financial data to senior level in a comprehensible manner
* Full driving licence and willingness to travel
Interested? Send your most up-to-date CV to Cat at i2i recruitment today!
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