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Finance Director - fixed term contract

Reed
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Harlow, Essex CM17 9TD, England

Salary

£72,000 - £86,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Reed Finance is seeking a Finance Director for a successful import/export business on a fixed-term contract for approximately 9 months.
  • The ideal candidate will possess substantial post-qualification experience (PQE) and a proven track record in a fast-paced environment focused on leadership and relationship building.
  • Key responsibilities include driving commercial awareness, managing financial operations, leading the business planning cycle, and supporting strategic decisions with the Managing Director.
  • The role offers a salary of up to £90,000 along with competitive pension contributions and the possibility of hybrid working.
  • Candidates must be immediately available or able to start in January to be considered for this position.

Reed Finance are pleased to supporting a successful import/export business who are in need of a new Finance Director on a fixed term contract basis – likely for around 9 months.  

The successful candidate will have a track record of delivery in a fast paced environment where leadership, business partnering and relationship building are key factors. You will ideally be adept in achieving the balance between the need to remain focussed on the long term vision while balancing near term priorities.

Reporting into the Managing Director, a few key responsibilities include:

Drive commercial awareness across the business and assist strategic decision making with insightful financial analysis

Full responsibility for financial management across the business - management and group reporting, accounting, forecasting and planning, cash management and, ideally, funding expertise.

Lead and improve the business planning cycle in the business - budgeting, quarterly forecasting etc. Ensure financial planning is fully integrated into business processes

Manage and develop the team, providing leadership, guidance and challenge to drive improvement in both operational performance and engagement.

Manage the audit relationship, deliverables and review of statutory accounts.

Support and work closely with the MD in the strategic decisions and direction of the business as well as the overall monitoring of performance and growth

A few requirements in order to be considered:

You will be a fully qualified accountant with substantial PQE

Commercial mindset with credibility and track record of operating at this levelProven leadership skills both within and outside of finance, with the ability to be hands on where necessary

Experience within an SME business previously will be helpful

Previous experience working within group operations will be beneficial

Benefits:

Salary of up to £90,000

Competitive pension contributions

Hybrid working – potential for one day WFH each week

Free parking on site

As the role is on a fixed term basis, the successful candidate will need to be immediately available, or at least able to start in January. If the role is of interest, please apply directly or contact Daniel Cornes at Reed Finance.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.