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Finance Director

Allstaff Recruitment
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4LU, England

Salary

£72,500 - £78,000 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Finance Director for a permanent position based in Bedford.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £72,500 to £78,000.
  • Candidates should possess CIMA or other relevant CCAB qualifications and have previous progressive financial leadership experience.
  • Key responsibilities include operational management of the finance function, financial reporting, budget preparation, and overseeing VAT compliance.
  • Strong Excel skills and experience in complex budget and financial planning modeling are essential for this role.

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Director based in Bedford for one of our clients on a permanent basis. 

Summary of the Finance Director role 

Salary: £72,500 - £78,000Location: BedfordType of Contract: PermanentHours: Full-time

Responsibilities of theFinance Director

  • Operational line management of the finance function.
  • Prepare and submit audited statutory consolidated accounts.
  • Provide professional leadership and management of financial services across sites.
  • Financial reporting and monitoring, including payroll, staff pensions and supply costs.
  • Budget preparation.
  • Management accounts and financial statements.
  • Preparation of year-end.
  • Review cash flow.
  • Internal and external audit services. 
  • Research and bid for additional funding.
  • Oversee VAT compliance.
  • Contribute to the development and review of a 3-year strategic business plan.

Requirements for a successful Finance Director

  • CIMA or other relevant CCAB qualified.
  • Previous progressive financial leadership experience.
  • Budget management and forecasting experience. 
  • Experience leading a successful finance team.
  • Excellent working knowledge of public finances, procedures, practice and regulations.
  • Strong Excel skills. 
  • Complex budget and financial planning modelling.
  • Commercially astute.

Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.  

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**Thank you for your interest in the Finance Directorrole. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. ** 

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