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Financial Director

Marc Daniels
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO19 1BQ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Financial Director position requires ownership of all financial aspects for a key division of a leading national business.
  • Candidates must have a professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA) with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience.
  • Responsibilities include managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic financial leadership.
  • The role offers a competitive salary, which is commensurate with experience, and emphasizes the importance of cash flow management and financial performance tracking.
  • Successful applicants will lead a high-performing finance team and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

As a Financial Director for a key division of national market leading business, this role takes ownership of all financial aspects of the division, ensuring compliance, managing budgets, and providing financial leadership to support key strategies and operations.

Your core responsibilities:

  • Support the Managing Director in strategic planning, business growth, and decision-making.
  • Manage all aspects of financial control, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
  • Ensure adequate cash flow for operations and investments.
  • Produce monthly management accounts, weekly forecasts, and analytical commentary.
  • Track financial performance against budgets and suggest areas for improvement.
  • Handle quarterly VAT returns, P11D submissions, PAYE, pensions, and audit processes.
  • Involved in P&L, balance sheet, and liquidity planning.
  • Provide pricing guidance, support tenders, and manage annual price adjustments.
  • Develop and manage a high-performing finance team and promote internal financial controls.
  • Drive automation, continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to group processes.

Our essential requirements:

  • Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA or ACCA) with 3 years PQE
  • Proven experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and compliance (e.g. VAT, PAYE, P11D, audits).
  • Ability to provide strategic, commercial, and analytical support to drive business growth, assess investment opportunities, and support decision-making.
  • Experience in leading and developing finance teams, implementing internal controls, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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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.