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Director of Finance & Operations

Howett Thorpe
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Godalming, Surrey GU8 5SG, England

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • The company is seeking a dynamic Director of Finance & Operations to join their senior management team.
  • This leadership role requires a qualified accountant with a proven track record in a senior management position and ideally a minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and complemented by benefits such as 27 days of holiday, a pension plan, life assurance, private medical cover, and an annual bonus scheme.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing financial management, business planning, HR strategies, and ensuring compliance with governance and legal regulations.
  • The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and commercial skills, along with the ability to manage organizational finances effectively.

A dynamic, experienced Director of Finance & Operations to join the senior management team of this successful and growing enterprise. This key leadership position will guide the financial management, business planning, and HR strategies, overseeing operations across the UK and EU.

Benefits - Director of Finance & Operations

  • 27 days holiday
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Private Medical Cover
  • Annual bonus scheme

Director of Finance & Operations - About The Role

This role is essential for driving our financial strategy, business planning, and operational performance across the UK and EU, ensuring our growth and continued success.

You will oversee the financial management for the Group and its subsidiaries, including both internal and external providers, while managing the operations team. Additionally, you will serve as Company Secretary, supporting governance and regulatory compliance for all legal entities.

  • Oversee and implement business plans, set and manage goals, and drive performance.
  • Manage financial matters including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial control, audits, and maximizing income.
  • Communicate financial performance to the Board, staff, and stakeholders.
  • Lead external accountancy firms across the EU.
  • Oversee HR strategy, ensuring compliance and alignment with company strategy
  • Act as Company Secretary for all legal entities.

The successful Director of Finance & Operations will have:

  • Qualified accountant
  • Proven track record in a senior management role, ideally within consultancy
  • Ability to explain complex financial information clearly
  • Knowledge of company law, data protection
  • Strong experience managing organisational finances, budgeting, and staff
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and commercial skills

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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