Senior Financial Director

1 month ago


Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Armstrong Knight Full time

Armstrong Knight is seeking a commercially focussed Senior Financial Director to drive the financial planning of the company, analysing its performance and risks.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a director of finance or similar role, with in-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices.

Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting is essential, along with proficiency in MS Office and preferably Xero.

An analytical mind with a strategic ability and excellent organisational and leadership skills are required, as well as outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.

The successful candidate will oversee the external audit, develop the corporate fundraising strategy, manage relationships with banks, customers and suppliers, and ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive the financial planning of the company by analysing its performance and risks
  • Retain constant awareness of the company's financial position and act to prevent problems
  • Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel
  • Oversee the external audit and liaise directly with the auditors
  • Develop the corporate fundraising strategy and manage relationships with banks, customers and suppliers
  • Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a monthly basis and report directly to the board
  • Assist with hiring a finance manager/assistant to support you in your role
  • Ensure the stock system is properly maintained and reporting accurate figures
  • Conduct analysis to make financial forecasts and cash flows
  • Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines

Requirements and Skills:

  • Proven experience as director of finance or similar role
  • In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices
  • Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office and preferably experience with Xero
  • An analytical mind with a strategic ability
  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum


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