Finance Director

4 weeks ago

Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Fisher German Full time

About the Role

Fisher German is seeking a highly skilled Finance Director to join their team and lead the financial management of their portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic business that values custodianship, innovation, and sustainability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all areas of finance, including budgets, business plans, financial controls, reporting, and working capital management. They will work closely with external accountants, property and asset managers, and the board of trustees, directors, and executors of the estate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting the client and their advisors with accounting input in investment decisions and providing overall strategic financial oversight of the wider estate entities
  • Working with third-party accountants and advisors to formulate and implement taxation and succession strategies
  • Enhancing management information and undertaking periodic reporting to allow relevant individuals to make more informed decisions for the estate
  • Managing a continuous improvement process to allow for the simplification of reporting, enabling better use of data to inform decision-making and providing benchmarking
  • Overseeing systems reviews as necessary to ensure best practice and optimized service delivery
  • Advising clients on potential cash flow issues and cash management
  • Preparing bank compliance/covenant reporting and cash flow forecasting and assisting with reviews where necessary
  • Monthly and quarterly reporting to include VAT preparations and submissions, bank reconciliations, supplier invoicing, and rental incoming processing
  • To attend and lead finance meetings with clients, trustees, directors, and executors
  • Overseeing other finance matters such as payroll, supplier management, and insurance renewals
  • Full P&L and balance sheet responsibilities, reporting on YTD and forecasting for the incoming financial year
  • Overseeing the IT/systems strategy, reviewing opportunities, risks, and areas to improve

Requirements

  • Qualified accountant
  • Experience of working within a multi-faceted business, undertaking capital budgeting and investment decision-making
  • Experience of working within an estate or a property-related industry is preferable but not essential
  • Experience of IT/software systems and structures in a non-technical capacity
  • Experience of Xero and Propman is preferable but not essential
  • Good data management and analytical skills
  • Highly organized with good task prioritization skills alongside a strong attention to detail
  • Personable and proven experience of building strong working relationships
  • Experience of mentoring and guiding junior members of the delivery team
  • Adaptable to change and willing to tackle complex issues

About Fisher German

Fisher German is a leading property and construction consultancy with a history dating back to 1830. They operate UK-wide, advising and managing a range of client portfolios with national visibility across all six property market sectors. They are passionate about what they do and want you to be driven to succeed with them. They are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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