Job Description
Our client, a Surrey based group of companies who have interests in many sectors including financial services, are looking for a Non-Executive Finance Director to join them, on a part time basis, approximately 5 working days per month.
The business is very well-established, has an experienced executive team, and a clear growth strategy. The Board is seeking an individual with a strong finance director background from a regulated sector, who can provide independent oversight, financial stewardship and constructive challenge. However, it should be noted that this opportunity is very much hands on.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
* Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, offering strategic and commercial insight
* Provide support to the finance team, both hands on and advisory, ensuring structures are in place to make sure deadlines are met
* Overseeing and assisting where necessary the Financial Controller and their team with the preparation of financial reporting, management accounting and FCA and VAT Returns
* Responsible for the risk management framework and regulatory compliance
* Manage the relationship with external auditors
* Provide guidance and advice to the Managing Partner and other non financial stakeholders, challenging staff whilst remaining objective.
To be considered for the role it is essential that you can demonstrate:
* A Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
* Experience of working in the capacity of a Finance Director or CFO or senior finance leader within a regulated business, ideally financial services
* A willingness to be hands on with the finance team, not afraid to get your hands dirty
* Residing in the Surrey or London area, you will be required in the office
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only short listed applicants will be contacted in relation to this vacancy. We do however value your details and will retain them on file to enable our consultants to contact you should a suitable opportunity arise.
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