Finance Director

We are seeking a diligent and strategic Finance Director to lead the finance department and be a key strategic advisor to the CEO. The successful candidate will bring fresh energy with a strong background in reporting with a strategic and commercial acumen.

Client Details

Michael Page is working in Partnership and on a retained basis with a unique £12m turnover SME based in Wiltshire. The business work in a rewarding sector and have high hopes for expansion through organic growth and acquisition.

Description

As Finance Director you will be responsible for the company finances and act as a key advisor to the CEO:

Strategy and Leadership:

• Develop and implement the organisation's financial strategy to support growth, sustainability, and long term goals.
• Provide financial insights & recommendations to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team & board of directors.
• Lead the financial planning & analysis process, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.

Financial Management & Operations

• Oversee all financial operations.
• Manage the preparation of accurate & timely financial statements, budgets & forecasts.
• Ensure robust financial controls, policies & procedures are in place & adhered to.
• Monitor & optimize working capital, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to ensure realistic & achievable goals.
• Prepare & present financial reports to stakeholders, including variance analysis, cash flow forecasts, business performance & other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support department heads with financial analysis, to improve department efficiency.

Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and reporting standards.
• Identify financial risks & implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure robust financial controls are in place & adhered to.
• Oversee compliance with all financial, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements & reporting, legal accounting standards & laws, including GAAP, tax & banking regulations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax specialist & others as required to ensure appropriate monitoring of Company finances is maintained & to ensure timely delivery of the annual company audit & other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure all appropriate Company insurances are in place & are cost effective.
• Oversee the Compliance function within the business, ensuring adherence to all ISO, PCI and Health & Safety standards.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead & mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration & continuous learning.
• Develop & implement training programmes to enhance the skills & capabilities of the finance team.
• Assist the Finance team, as required, through month end, year end & the annual budgeting process.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, insurance & legal partners to maintain strong relationships.
• Advise on the financial feasibility of new programs, initiatives & investments.

Board Duties & Company Secretary

• Member of the Board of Directors & Senior Leadership Team.
• Maintain the organisation's statutory books, including; a register of present & past directors & secretaries; a register of all shareholders, past and present & their shareholdings; a register of any charges on the organisation's assets; minutes of general meetings & board meetings & a register of the debenture holders.
• Arrange monthly or quarterly meetings of the directors.
• Ensure the security of the organisation's legal documents.

Corporate

• If required to lead financial due diligence (buying or selling).
• Work with the CEO to prepare presentations/forecasts/plans for acquisitions.
• Work with the organisation's engaged advisors to deliver the required outputs.

Profile

Key Requirements:

• A strong academic background in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Professional accreditation (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proven experience in a senior financial managerial position.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting & forecasting.
• Proficiency in financial software & tools.
• Strong leadership, communication & stakeholder management experience & abilities.
• Excellent analytical & strategic thinking skills.
• Energetic, dynamic, enthusiastic, highly motivated, with a passion for excellence, self-development & innovation, in pursuit of business growth and success.
• Commercially astute & insightful, technically strong with the ability to operate at both strategic & operational levels.
• An influential, authentic, leader who understands & displays emotional intelligence, whilst readily mentoring, coaching & developing others.
• Takes ownership & the initiative, relishes a challenge, is proactive & results driven, whilst being focused on driving & delivering high quality outputs.
• Challenges the status quo & constantly seeks to develop & drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary (Please ask for more details)
• £5k car
• Bonus
• Life assurance 4 x Salary
• 25 days leave