Finance Director
1. Sector: Hospitality
2. Location: Cardiff (hybrid)
We are working with a dynamic, multi-site hospitality business that is looking for an experienced Finance Director to join their team. The Finance Director will manage the day-to-day financial operations of the UK business, supporting the Country Managing Director and group CFO in UK finance legislation, law and strategies.
Responsibilities:
3. Overall responsibility for the whole finance department
4. Develop and lead the Finance Team
5. Ensure that all statutory financial and taxation reporting is completed in line with relevant deadlines
6. Oversee the Group Budgeting and Forecasting processes
7. Lead reporting on the UK business
8. Financial modelling and analysis
9. Ensure that strong cash management and cashflow forecasting systems are in place
10. Contribute as required to investment appraisals and M&A/Disposal activity
11. Deliver group system strategy and reportage on a daily, monthly basis.
12. Deliver monthly UK business financial reports
Candidate profile
13. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with at least 5 years post qualification experience
14. Strong technical financial accounting skills
15. Working knowledge of corporation tax and VAT sufficient to manage relationships with external advisors and service providers
16. Hospitality/ leisure sector experience is highly desirable
17. Proficient in Excel for building financial models, budgets and reporting
18. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
19. Proven experience in financial leadership roles