Chief Financial Strategist

3 weeks ago

West Midlands Combined Authority, United Kingdom 3dhue Full time
Transforming Finance Operations

This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned finance leader with a strong technical background to drive transformative change in finance operations. The selected candidate will oversee the transformation of the Finance shared services function, responsible for all aspects of external financial reporting, balance sheet management, cash flow, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure accurate and timely production of statutory accounts, bank reports, and other external financial reports
  • Manage balance sheet and cash flow within the budgeting and forecasting process
  • Lead the transformation, standardisation, and automation of Finance shared services, including payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash, and treasury
  • Drive balance sheet control, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data
  • Establish and manage a robust risk management framework, overseeing all risk and assurance activities
  • Lead the Group's tax and treasury functions, overseeing a Tax Accountant and building strong relationships with banks and HMRC
  • Serve as the main contact for audits and manage the relationship with external auditors
  • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

The successful candidate will require the following skills and qualifications:

  1. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  2. Strong technical accounting background – solid knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and Tax; A top tier practice background would be advantageous
  3. Experience of process review/improvement/re-engineering, with a mindset for excellence and exceptional professional integrity
  4. Excellent leadership qualities, with gravitas and the ability to inspire and challenge teams and individuals toward optimal performance
  5. Confident, robust, and highly motivated

Salary: £110,000 per annum, Bonus up to 40%, Car allowance: £8,600, Pension: 10%, BUPA, Life Cover: 6x, Annual Leave: 34 days increasing to 37, Hybrid working arrangement.

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