Financial Director for Corporate Finance

4 days ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom MERJE Ltd Full time

**About the Role**

MERJE Ltd are delighted to be partnered with a leading Corporate Finance client in their search for a highly skilled Financial Director.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic organisation as their head of finance, leading a small team and reporting directly into the Founder.

You will have responsibility for the management of the finance function including the provision of management information to support the business, directors and senior management, and will have an active role as part of the senior leadership team.

About You

  • A Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with significant experience in financial management and leadership.
  • Proven expertise in Sage Accounts & Sage Line 50, with a CIMA Accredited Sage Certificate.
  • Highly proficient in all Microsoft packages, including Excel for financial modelling.

Your New Role:

  • Day-to-day management of the finance function and finance strategy.
  • Production of business plans and financial modelling for the group and clients in conjunction with the Chairman and senior management team.
  • Cash and treasury management.
  • Provision and development of management information.
  • To assist heads of business in managing to achieve their KPIs and budget targets.
  • Manage key commercial projects and assistance in deal progression where appropriate.
  • Manage year-end production of accounts and timetable.
  • Compilation and production of detailed management accounts and weekly cash flow forecasts.
  • Detailed profitability analysis by income stream.
  • All company KPI and management information reporting as required.
  • All aspects of payroll and VAT, including pensions management.
  • Responsible for all business controls and compliance matters.
  • Finance support for managers and staff, including assisting them develop action plans.
  • Maintenance and reconciliation of all ledgers.
  • Development and provision of management information and supporting systems.
  • Development of all business systems.
  • Support and develop the corporate sales process.
  • Risk management.
  • Insurance administration, including building and liability, cars, professional indemnity.
  • Car matters, including lease hire agreements and insurance.
  • Liaise with suppliers, calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money, including office supplies and stock purchase decisions.
  • Provision of statistics and analysis as required by the business.
  • Meet deadlines as determined by the CEO and the Board.
  • Ad hoc projects and tasks as determined by the CEO and the Board.
  • Actively drive career progression and self-growth.

**This is a fully office-based role in Preston, Lancashire.**

The estimated salary for this position is £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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