Finance Director
- Location: South Norfolk
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: £70,000 - £100,000
Reed Finance Norwich are delighted to be working exclusively to recruit a dynamic and entrepreneurial Finance Director to join our client's leadership team, which includes the Operations Director, Growing Director, and Managing Director. This role is pivotal as our client embarks on a new and exciting chapter of growth and excellence.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives.
- Provide clear and regular financial insights to the Directors and senior team to aid decision-making and drive business performance.
- Lead the operational financial team, ensuring effective management and oversight at all levels, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Stay informed about industry trends and market dynamics affecting the company sector, providing strategic recommendations based on analysis.
- Evaluate and approve new business project proposals and investments.
- Monitor cash flow, manage key banking relationships, and ensure sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs and support growth initiatives.
- Proactively identify profit, income, and margin improvement opportunities across all areas of the business.
- Collaborate with various operational teams to identify opportunities and mitigate risks to achieve annual financial targets.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
- Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process, involving all relevant budget holders.
- Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and tax returns in compliance with UK regulations and standards.
- Manage the annual audit and preparation of monthly management accounts and board packs.
- Implement cost-saving measures to increase profitability and continually optimize the finance operation to adapt to changing conditions.
- Develop professional relationships with our clients’ finance counterparts and their teams
- Management of small finance team
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
- Proven experience as a Finance Director.
- Strong understanding of P&L management and accounting principles.
- Expertise in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and management.
- Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations and compliance.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and innovate within the finance team.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on strategic thinking and decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of presenting complex financial information to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and cooperation at all levels of the organisation.
Benefits:
- Discretionary bonus
- Private medical
- BUPA medical cash plan
- Staff discounts with various retailers
- Company pension scheme
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Participation in strategic decision-making.
If you have the relevant qualifications and experience for this Finance Director opportunity, please apply online with a copy of your CV attached.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, please call Reed Finance Norwich and ask for Cal.