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Finance Director

Kate John Associates Limited
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Taunton, Somerset TA4 1BY, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Finance Director for a fast-paced owner-managed business in Taunton, offering a hybrid working pattern of three days in the office.
  • The role requires significant post-qualification experience as an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Accountant, preferably within an entrepreneurial environment.
  • The Finance Director will be responsible for implementing systems and processes to bring finance in-house and build a capable team for future growth.
  • This position includes advising on risk and compliance, enhancing cost efficiency, and providing financial leadership to the Board of Directors.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the seniority and expertise required for the role.

We are delighted to be working exclusively on a Finance Director mandate with this fast paced owner managed business based in Taunton.

Hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office on average.

Having reached a sizeable turnover, the business is looking to bring finance in-house and build a team to sustain future growth.

Initially you will be tasked with putting in place the necessary systems and processes to facilitate this transition. This will include building a team to allow for the accurate production of accounts and ensuring best practice is in place. You will advise on risk and compliance and identify opportunities for cost efficiency and financial improvement.

As Finance Director, you will be a key member of the Board of Directors, working closely with the CEO and departmental leaders to provide financial leadership across the organisation.

Whilst demonstrating an appetite for being hands on, you will also be a strategic thinker with excellent business partnering skills and stakeholder management experience. You will be adept at communicating finance to non finance and be able to support the growth of the business both organically and through potential external investment.

Experience;

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Accountant with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
  • Experience gained from working within an entrepreneurial and/or owner managed business.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Experience in board-level decision-making and governance.
  • Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to financial management.
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.

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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.