Finance Director

4 weeks ago

Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Fisher German Full time
Job Title: Finance Director

This is a unique opportunity to work with a leading private landowner in East Cheshire, Tatton Estate. The estate comprises 170 residential properties, 100 commercial premises, and 25 farmsteads spanning Knutsford, Altrincham, and Mobberley.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead on all areas of finance, including budgets, business plans, financial controls, reporting, and working capital management.
  • Work closely with external accountants, Property and Asset Managers, and the Board of Trustees, Directors & Executors of the Estate.
  • Assist the client and their advisors with accounting input in investment decisions and provide overall strategic financial oversight of the wider estate entities.
  • Formulate and implement taxation and succession strategies with third-party accountants and advisors.
  • Enhance management information and undertake periodic reporting to inform decision-making.
  • Manage a continuous improvement process to simplify reporting and optimize data use.
  • Oversee systems reviews to ensure best practice and optimized service delivery.
  • Advising clients on potential cash flow issues and cash management.
  • Prepare bank compliance/covenant reporting and cash flow forecasting, and assist with reviews as necessary.
  • Monthly and quarterly reporting, including VAT preparations & submissions, bank reconciliations, supplier invoicing, and rental incoming processing.
  • Attend and lead finance meetings with clients, Trustees, Directors & Executors.
  • Oversee other finance matters, such as payroll, supplier management, and insurance renewals.
  • Full P&L and Balance Sheet responsibilities, reporting on YTD and forecasting for the incoming financial year.
  • Oversee the IT/Systems strategy, reviewing opportunities, risks, and areas to improve.
Requirements:
  • Qualified Accountant.
  • Experience of working within a multi-faceted business, undertaking capital budgeting and investment decision-making.
  • Experience of working within an estate or a property-related industry is preferable but not essential.
  • Experience of IT/Software systems and structures (in a non-technical capacity).
  • Experience of Xero and Propman is preferable but not essential.
  • Good data management and analytical skills.
  • Highly organized with good task prioritization skills alongside a strong attention to detail.
  • Personable and proven experience of building strong working relationships.
  • Experience of mentoring and guiding junior members of the delivery team.
  • Adaptable to change and willing to tackle complex issues.
About Fisher German:

We are a leading property and construction consultancy with a history dating back to 1830. We operate UK-wide, advising and managing a range of client portfolios with national visibility across all six property market sectors. We are passionate about what we do and want you to be driven to succeed with us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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