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Finance Director

Robert Walters
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 13 hours
Location

Northwich, Cheshire CW8 4EY, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client, a leading privately-owned UK property business, is seeking an ambitious Finance Director for a first-time FD role.
  • The position requires a qualified accountant with experience directing a finance function in a privately-owned business, ideally with a background in property management or similar industries.
  • The role offers a competitive salary, though the exact figure is not specified, and emphasizes operational efficiency and strategic planning.
  • Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills, cash and working capital management experience, and proven team leadership abilities.
  • This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in a supportive and family-oriented environment.

My client, a leading privately-owned UK property business, are looking to hire an ambitious and highly commercial Finance Director.

This SME Finance Director is perfect for anyone looking for a first time FD role, in a supportive and family-orientated environment, where you can really make your mark on the operational efficiency of the business.

This role offers the chance to shape and modernise the operational capabilities of a growing finance department. The successful candidate will be part of a company that values honesty, integrity, reliability, and teamwork, and believes that its people are what make the difference in the business.

What you'll do:

  • Provide timely, commercially focused management information and analysis
  • Assume day-to-day responsibility for operational financial management, financial systems and controls, cash flow management and forecasting, strategic and operational planning
  • Monitor business performance and perform continuous review of internal controls
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors, bankers and other advisors
  • Play a key role in the development and delivery of Company strategy
  • Review and negotiate customer and supplier agreements
  • Manage all insurance and property matters
  • Direct, manage and develop a small finance team

What you bring:

  • Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
  • Experience directing a finance function in a privately owned independent business
  • Experience within property management, construction, manufacturing or similar industry environment
  • Cash and working capital management experience
  • Technical accounting skills including job/service costing/pricing
  • Involvement in developing/delivering financial models
  • Proven negotiation skills
  • Experience evaluating IT systems/ implementing ERP systems
  • Proven team leadership skills

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