Finance Director

Sewell Wallis is currently working with a South Yorkshire-based financial services business as they look to appoint a Finance Director.

You will work directly with the leadership and oversee the financial health of our company. This includes developing financial strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. The ideal Finance Director candidate has strong financial acumen with a proven track record in financial management, planning, and strategy development.

If you are a results-oriented individual looking to play a key role in driving the financial success of a forward-thinking organisation, we encourage you to apply. This company offers a dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, and benefits, including health insurance, pension schemes, and professional growth opportunities.

What will you be doing?

• Overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Developing and implementing financial strategies to drive growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability.
• Leading the financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborating with executive management to guide strategic decision-making with financial insights and analysis.
• Managing relationships with financial institutions, auditors, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with all financial laws and regulations, including tax planning, compliance, and audits.
• Providing leadership and direction to the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Prepare and present detailed financial reports, forecasts, and risk analyses to the executive team and board of directors.
• Monitor cash flow, profitability, and capital expenditures to ensure financial stability.
• Lead financial audits and ensure all financial records and reports are accurate.
• Develop and manage budgets, ensuring alignment with company goals and efficient resource allocation.
• Implement financial controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and mitigate risks.
• Drive financial planning and analysis processes to support informed business decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, investment, and financial optimisation.
• Analyse financial trends and provide recommendations for cost management and resource allocation.

What skills are we looking for?

• Qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA
• 5+ years of demonstrable experience as a Financial Director, Chief Financial Officer, or in a senior finance leadership role. Candidates who are working for a large business, looking to take a step up into this level role, will also be considered.
• Knowledge of senior debt funding with debt securitisation experience preferred.
• Proficiency in corporate finance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and Indian tax rules.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate business objectives into financial strategies.
• Excellent decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.

What's on offer?

• Salary of £100,000 - £120,000
• Performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Hybrid working

Please apply below or contact Kayley for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.