Strategic Financial Leader for Commercial Growth

3 weeks ago


Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom STOPGAP Full time

Are you a seasoned Finance Director looking for a part-time role where you can drive commercial growth and improve profitability? Stopgap, the UK's leading independent marketing recruitment agency, is seeking an experienced financial leader to join our team in Richmond.

Key Responsibilities
  • Financial Management
    • Produce annual accounts for 6 entities, including 2 trading companies
    • Assist with EOT accounts and dividend paperwork
    • Develop annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and support the Finance Manager with monthly management accounts, reporting, and year-end tasks
    • Liaise with auditors, statutory bodies, and ensure compliance with audits, tax, and legal requirements
    • Manage cash flow, corporation tax, and ensure timely payments and adjustments
  • Commercial and Strategic Matters
    • Analyse business performance, recommend improvements, support new business planning, and manage risk to ensure stability and growth
  • People Management
    • Provide management and mentorship to the Finance Manager, and support broader business as required

Requirements

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience, ideally at a board or leadership level
  • Strong commercial acumen and proven ability to align financial strategy with business growth
  • Expertise in profitability analysis, cost control, and financial forecasting
  • Skilled in preparing financial statements and managing audits for multi-entity businesses
  • Ability to turn financial data into actionable insights that drive performance
  • Experience managing cash flow to optimise working capital
  • Adaptable to dynamic, changing environments with a focus on urgency and prioritisation
  • A desire to contribute to a fun and dynamic work environment

What's in it for you?

At Stopgap, we offer a generous salary and holidays, a 'Mind, Body and Soul' allowance, and regular social events and annual away days. We also provide a hybrid working arrangement, with 2 days per week spent in our office in Richmond.



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