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LHH are exclusively working with a leading professional services organisation based in Brighton to recruit a Finance Director on a permanent basis. Reporting to the CEO and COO this highly exciting role will form part of the Senior Leadership Team and will help support the organisation with the next phase of growth.
The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Accountant and experienced finance leader who has a proven track record of operating in leadership roles within an SME and who also ideally has a background within professional services.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading on all finance activities, both transactional and strategic
- Act as a business partner to the CEO and COO
- Management of a small finance team
- Year-end accounts, budgets, forecasting, payroll, KPI's, tax compliance
- SLT reporting, investment analysis, revenue recognition, profit management
- Driving continuous improvement in all finance systems and processes.
Key skills / experience:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Background of working within an SME (essential), ideally within professional services.
- Working knowledge of time-based costing, project WIP, revenue recognition, deferred and accrued income.
- A self-starter who can operate in a fast paced and ever changing environment.
- Excellent systems skills.
- Strong communication and business partnering skills
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly ambitious organisation as they continue to grow their client base both in the UK and overseas. If you are a hands on and passionate Finance Director who can work in the Brighton office 3 days a week then please apply.
Salary is up to £90k
