Job Description

The finance Director role will take overall responsibility for the financial management of the business and support the organization and senior team at a time of rapid development and organizational change. The role is fully remote, however there will be some international and domestic travel involved. 

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the financial strategy for the organization and oversee financial operations 
• Evaluate debt requirements and facilitate funding arrangements
• Preparation of management accounts and day to day relative P&I forecasting 
• Review, analyze and challenge financial reports to ensure that they are accurate, effective and timely
• Manage the finance team 
• Evaluate and improve internal controls and procedures to protect the organization
• Lead the development and maintenance of finance elements and develop procedures to mitigate risks 
• Produce and monitor budgets and report actual performance
• Deliver robust plans and forecasts 
• Assess and evaluate financial performance of the Sales division and produce targets and monitor KPI’s
• Proactively manage cash flow and keep the CEO and Board informed of cash availability, situation, and funding issues 
• Produce the annual financial report and accounts and other statutory returns
• Handle and lead the basics of financial accounting, management accounting, payroll, compliance, and taxation 
• Review and approve supplier contracts and keep record of scheduled payments
• Sound knowledge of basic financial management including financial accounting, management accounting, compliance, taxation and VAT

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience and track record of leading compact finance teams 
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive financial experience in a senior finance role
• Experience of managing a StartUp / Scale Up Business 
• Experience in event/subscription financial models
• Experience reporting to investors 
• Previous experience of managing a team and being hands on in all finance functions
• Ability to travel where required