Financial Director
2 days ago
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Director to join our team at Walter Lilly. As a Financial Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the business, providing strategic and operational support to the Board of Directors, and ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of financial services, including accounting, finance, payroll, and the parent company finance relationship.
- Enhance profitability and cost optimisation, as well as oversee cash flow management, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and risk management.
- Build effective relationships across the business, providing advice to support department change initiatives and the delivery of new financial strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Lead and manage a team of financial professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of financial objectives.
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
Requirements
- Appropriate professional qualifications, ACCA/ACA preferred.
- Meticulous accounting skills and knowledge of procedures.
- Positive and constructive outlook, with powerful analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively under time pressure with a hands-on approach.
- Excellent communication skills, with a flexible and approachable manner.
- Leadership skills and ability to coach non-financial managers.
- Experience within an established SME would be highly advantageous.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Champion high standards and attention to accuracy, compliance, and deadlines.
- Confidence in liaising with regulatory representatives and professionals in external organisations.
- Highly proactive approach.
- Strengths in information technology skills, particularly accounting packages, and systems.
- Experience in sourcing and implementing accounting systems would be advantageous.
- Extensive practical experience.
- Proven experience as a Finance Director in a similar-scale environment in the Construction sector.
- Experience of subsidiary accounting practices - desirable.
- Operating knowledge of COINS.
About Walter Lilly
Walter Lilly is a premier provider of construction and maintenance services for luxurious residential homes, iconic landmark and heritage buildings, and state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities across London and the Home Counties. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential.
What We Offer
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Yearly discretionary performance bonus in December.
- Car allowance plus reasonable travel expenses.
- 26 days' annual leave per annum increasing with service plus Bank Holidays.
- Two paid volunteering days per annum.
- Private medical insurance, personal accident cover.
- Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
- High-quality training and continuous personal development opportunities.
- Reimbursement of fees for one relevant professional body membership.
- Flexible and hybrid working patterns where appropriate.
- Fresh fruit, a monthly team meal, social events, and long service rewards.
- Cycle to work and electric car leasing schemes.
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