Financial Director

Job Title: Financial Director

We are seeking an experienced Financial Director to join our team on a 6 month contract basis. As Financial Director, you will provide a high quality finance service that meets business needs.

The successful candidate will take a lead role in treasury management, finance process improvement, and system development.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage and review financial accounts, cash flow, and reports, including monthly reports for the leadership team, draft annual reports, and bi-monthly performance updates for the board.

• Collaborate with budget holders to provide comprehensive accounting support, analyze variances, explore opportunities or challenges, and ensure resource allocation aligns with business needs.

• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and systems, maintain control account reconciliations, manage ledgers, and ensure robust financial controls are in place.

• Lead external audits, oversee VAT compliance and reporting, and address complex VAT issues with professional advice as required.

• Ensure operational liquidity through cash flow forecasting, oversee investment models, and maintain banking and credit card relationships.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent) with up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards, financial legislation, VAT (including partial exemption).

• Experience in preparing management and year-end financial accounts.

• Skilled in managing small teams, fostering team development, and building productive relationships across all levels.

• Proficient in preparing detailed reports, highlighting trends, resolving complex accounting issues, and proposing tactical financial management solutions.

• Strong experience in process optimization, a good understanding of computerized accounting systems and databases.

• Effective at communicating complex financial concepts clearly and concisely, with strong organizational abilities to manage deadlines and deliver high-quality work in fast-paced environments.

• Highly numerate, detail-oriented, and skilled in using PC tools like Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel at an advanced level.

Estimated salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum.

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