Interim Finance Director

Axon Moore are supporting the appointment of a hands-on Interim Finance Director for a growing  business in the Halifax area.

The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team, taking ownership of the finance function and providing commercial insight to support business performance, cash generation and growth as well as strengthening financial controls.

The key roles and responsibilities for this person will include:

Leading, managing and developing the finance team
Ownership of Group financial reporting, monthly consolidated management information and performance analysis for the CFO and senior leadership team.
Leading the annual budgeting process and maintaining integrated 12-month forecasts, providing clear visibility of financial performance, risks and opportunities
Managing cashflow forecasting, working capital and cash performance, ensuring appropriate funding and compliance with banking covenants
Maintaining robust financial controls, accounting standards, tax governance, audit readiness and regulatory compliance
Driving improvements across finance systems, reporting processes and data quality to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial information
Managing relationships with external auditors, banks, tax advisers, insurers and other key stakeholders, working closely with the CFO and investors
Business partnering with operational and senior management teams to improve cost control, margins, cash conversion and overall commercial performance
The ideal candidate requirements for this role will include the following:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
Significant senior finance experience and experience of leading teams in a fast paced environment. 
Proven ownership of P&L, balance sheet, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and board-level reporting
If you feel you have the required skills and experience for this role, please apply ASAP.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed