Our client is a large, successful family owned business with a rich heritage and a reputation in their field which is second to none. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring environmental sustainability and creating a friendly, diverse and inclusive working culture, this business is an employer of choice. Boasting steady growth and a positive outlook, this is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Director to join their team.
The Opportunity
The purpose of the job is to ensure that the administrative and accounting functions directly support the Company’s efficient, cost effective and client focused service. Working closely with the Board, the owners and other stakeholders across the business, the Finance Director will support commercial and strategic decision making. They will maintain and develop excellent relationships with customers, Banks, Auditors, Tax Advisors and all internal stakeholders. They will have responsibility for implementing and reviewing all finance processes to ensure the optimum operation of the business, without interruption.
- Manage a team of staff covering purchase ledger, sales ledger and all other accounting functions
- Ensure financial implications of business decisions are considered
- Preparation of management accounts and variance analysis
- Ensure maintenance and accuracy of accounting systems
- Analysis of product profitability and delivery of weekly P&L reports
- Weekly long term cash flow report (3 month forecast)
- Oversee payment proposals prior to bank processing to ensure invoices correctly approved & coded
- Quarterly VAT and credit reports, other external reporting as required
- Management of budgeting and forecasting process
- Manage the external audit and preparation of statutory accounts
- Management of payroll processing and reporting
- Active involvement in business wide reporting, process and system improvement initiatives
Background and Experience
- Qualified Accountant, or Qualified by Experience
- Experience in a senior finance position, ideally in an SME
- SME experience desirable
- People leadership
- Self-motivated
- Team player
- High level of commercial acumen
- Ability to liaise with stakeholders across the business
- High level of integrity