Chief Financial Strategist

1 day ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

Hays Senior Finance is partnering with a rapidly growing 30 million pound turnover Technology Group based in Cheltenham.

Their vision is to harness technology to achieve business objectives with confidence, delivering measurable outcomes and a return on investment. A clear roadmap, transparency on performance, and trust in the security of their technology estate are essential.

About the Role

This senior finance leadership position oversees the daily operations of the central group finance function, including Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Financial and Management Accounting, as well as statutory filings. As the company progresses through its transformation period in FY24, it will adopt a target operating model by April 25, resulting in a fully centralized finance team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations of the group finance function, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the group.
  • Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements for the group, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
  • Complete all statutory filings accurately and on time for all legal entities within the group.
  • Develop and maintain robust internal control systems across the group to safeguard assets, ensuring financial data integrity and mitigating against risk, including fraud.
  • Support the Group FD to ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and corporate governance standards.
  • Oversee the implementation and monitoring of financial policies and procedures, leading to a more automated and productive workforce.
  • Manage the group's cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational and capital investment needs.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team across the group, ensuring high performance and continuous professional development.
  • Foster a collaborative finance function, encouraging best practices and knowledge sharing.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including shareholders, banks, auditors, and regulatory bodies. Oversee the implementation and optimization of financial systems and technology solutions to continuously improve efficiency and accuracy.

Key Skills/Experience

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Experience in finance leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulations
  • Can demonstrate both sound finance and commercial judgement
  • Track record of enhancing processes and driving best practice across Finance functions
  • Strong Excel skills

+45,000 - +55,000 per annum depending on experience, plus excellent benefits and bonus opportunities.



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