Strategic Financial Director

3 weeks ago


Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom Commercial Services Interim & Executive Search Full time

Are you a seasoned financial leader with a passion for driving business growth?

This exciting opportunity at Commercial Services Interim & Executive Search seeks a dynamic individual to lead and manage our company's finances as a maternity cover.

You will play a key role in helping us achieve our vision of equality for people with learning difficulties, a truly great cause to be part of.

This role is based in our Canterbury office, with the possibility of hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive the financial strategy and management of the company, ensuring efficient and timely processing of all financial duties.
  • Prepare and process payroll, manage salary payments and pensions, handle accounts payable and receivable, maintain ledgers, and more.
  • Provide top-notch financial advice, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to our governing and executive bodies.
  • Assist project leaders with pricing services and engaging with public sector bodies.
  • Develop strategies for social investment and maximize financial opportunities.
  • Improve financial policies and procedures to maximize social impact and ensure strong financial controls.
  • Oversee ethical procurement policies and empower the workforce with controlled delegated budgets.
  • Line-manage the Finance Lead and build a strong finance team as we grow.
Requirements:
  • Proven track record as a strategic financial leader and management accountant in a private or third sector SME.
  • Qualified to ACA or ACCA, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong bookkeeping and core accounting skills, including statutory accounts preparation.
  • Experience in financial leadership within the charity, not-for-profit, social care, education, or health sectors.
  • Flexible, reliable, and self-motivated.
  • Tech-savvy, especially with internet and cloud-based accounting software like Xero, Syft, and Google Sheets.
What We Offer:
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • 5% pension contributions.
  • Free parking.
  • Office in a great location, lots of outside space and cafes.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.



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