Senior Financial Strategist

4 weeks ago


North Scale, United Kingdom Annapurna Recruitment Full time
Job Summary

The Senior Financial Strategist will oversee all financial aspects of the company, ensuring financial stability and driving financial strategy during a transitional period. This role involves managing company finances, including financial planning, risk management, record-keeping, and financial reporting, while providing leadership to the finance team and supporting the overall business strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement the financial strategy of the organization in alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CEO, board, and senior leadership.
  • Manage financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting processes.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making.
  • Lead the preparation and presentation of financial budgets and forecasts.
  • Conduct detailed financial analysis to monitor performance, identify trends, and suggest areas for improvement.
  • Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity.
Financial Operations:
  • Oversee the accounting, treasury, tax, and audit functions.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory financial reporting requirements.
  • Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks through appropriate control measures.
  • Oversee the development of financial systems and policies that enhance the company's risk management framework.
  • Ensure that internal controls are in place and operating effectively.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement.
  • Drive change management and process improvements within the finance function.
Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Work closely with senior leadership, board members, and external stakeholders (e.g., auditors, banks, investors).
  • Act as the primary financial spokesperson for the organization and represent financial interests at board meetings.
Compliance & Governance:
  • Ensure that the company complies with all applicable financial regulations, laws, and internal policies.
  • Maintain relationships with external auditors and coordinate audit activities.
  • Oversee tax strategy and ensure compliance with tax laws and filing requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) required.
  • MBA or advanced financial qualification (desirable but not essential).

Experience:

  • Significant experience as a CFO or senior financial leader, preferably in a similar industry or interim capacity.
  • Strong track record of leading finance teams and driving financial strategy in a transitional or growth environment.
  • Experience in managing financial restructuring, M&A, or business transformation projects (desirable).
  • Solid knowledge of financial systems, ERP systems, and related software.


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