Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Director, to lead all accounting activity for their business, and provide hands-on support to the Directors and finance team.
About the Role:
As Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the financial operations of a successful SME. You’ll be reporting directly into the MD and become a core member of the senior leadership team. This is a hands-on, strategic role within the company, offering scope to shape processes and bring financial clarity and control to business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Control
* Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements
* Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
* Ensure statutory compliance with VAT, PAYE, and year-end reporting
Strategic Leadership & Commercial Insight
* Act as a commercial partner to the MD and wider leadership team
* Provide insights on revenues, margins, cost efficiencies, and cash flow management
* Guide commercial decisions through scenario planning and robust analysis
Team & Systems Oversight
* Manage a small finance team
* Oversee accounting systems, payroll, invoicing, credit control, and supplier payments
* Drive improvements and upgrades to financial systems and controls
Governance & Risk
* Maintain strong internal controls and risk management frameworks
* Manage relationships with external accountants, insurers, and banking partners
* Prepare for audits and ensure financial governance standards are met
Person Specification
Required:
* At least part-qualified or qualified ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent)
* Proven hands-on finance experience, ideally within an SME environment
* Practical understanding of accounting systems such as Xero / Sage (or equivalent)
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
* Strong commercial acumen with ability to influence and communicate effectively to non-finance colleagues
If you feel that you have the skills and experience that our client is looking for, please apply today for a fast response. For more information, please contact Stuart Moore in the first instance.
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