Finance Director

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

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