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Space 8 Recruitment are searching for a Qualified Financial Director for our R&D client based in Coventry. This role could suit a Financial Controller looking to make a move to Financial Director level, or could suit someone who is already a Financial Director looking for an exciting new opportunity.
The Company
This R&D company is growing and has been for some time. They are based close to Warwick University, in beautiful premises, and have been established for over 20 years. (t/o £58m)
The Role
- Managing a team of 9 in finance including 2 part timers
- Managing the day to day activities of the finance team
- Developing and implementing financial strategies that align with the company's goals, including budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
- Advising the MD and Board on all financial activities, sanity checking all decisions from a financial perspective
- Preparation of the statutory accounts and oversight of the management accounts
- Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders.
- Identifying and mitigating financial risks, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and corporate governance standards.
- Deciding pricing on all new and existing goods
- First point of contact for auditors
What are we looking for?
- You must be ACA, ACCA or CIMA fully qualified with several years post qualification experience.
- Previous experience of managing a finance team is essential
- You will either be a FC looking for a first FD role or an FD looking for a new challenge with a growing company.
- You will have demonstrable experience in all of the duties outlined above
What are they offering?
This role is office-based and offers flexi-time.
They also offer a generous pension and 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
What now?
Please apply asap. We regret that if you haven't heard from us in 7 working days then your application is unsuccessful on this occasion.
