Job Description

Purpose of the role:

To contribute to the attainment of the company's business objectives by:

• Providing strategic and financial guidance to ensure that the company's financial commitments are met
• Developing all necessary policies and procedures to ensure the sound financial management and control of the company’s business
• Oversees the company's financial, administrative, and risk management factors as the Finance Director. Works alongside additional members of the executive management team & Board to determine an overall direction for the company

Job Role:

• Works with and supports the Board in the preparation of budgets and financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns and reports for Government regulatory agencies
• Contributes to the achievement of the company objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy
• Oversees all accounting procedures and systems used by the Company
• Meets with the Board of Directors regularly to keep them informed and to offer financial direction
• Review reports and analyse projections of sales and income against actual figures and suggests methods of improving the planning process
• In conjunction with the Board, assess the long-term financial trends and review prospects for future growth of income
• Monitoring business performance & Monitoring cash flow
• Create and manage annual budget/forecasting
• Working with departments and Managing the Finance Team for the Group
• Preparing Managements accounts
• Developing financial models & Strategic planning
• To contribute to the building of business plans and assist with execution
• To be fully aware of legal obligations and duties
• To take an active role in both team and self-development. To actively participate in driving forward best practice and to provide support and encouragement to peers and to all members of the team
• To ensure continued compliance with the FCA’s "fit and proper" criteria

Job type - Full time 12 month contract.

Benefits:

Salary (depending on experience) plus Benefits, Death in Service, Optimise Health Plan, Enhanced Holidays

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven experience as Finance Director FCA knowledge & experience Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant experience of over 5 years