Finance Director

5 days ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom GCS Associates Full time

We are looking for an experienced Finance Director or leader of Finance teams to continue to drive the growth of the business.

As Finance Director, you'll be looking after the South Staffs and Cambridge Water elements of the Group, responsible for a team of finance professionals and an annual revenue of over £130m. This is an amazing opportunity for an ambitious individual, withthe right background, to take their career to the next level.

Key Responsibilities

Financial management:
Managing the company budget process and providing support to the wider Executive team on progress, challenging performance and recommending improvements and innovations. Forecast Income and all staffing, equipment and capital improvement project expenditure.Coordinate full lifecycle regulated budget development and reporting.

Reporting and analysis: Prepare and submit regular and ad hoc management accounts, regulatory submissions and Board reports, providing insightful analysis and decision-making support
Statutory and regulatory reporting: Lead the audit process, the production of the annual report, accounts and interim accounts
Stakeholder management: You will be an active participant on Board and Executive meetings, attend and participate in professional group meetings, stay abreast of new trends and innovations in relation to the wider expectation of a Board member, build and maintaineffective relationships with non-executive Board members, and represent water finance to all Stakeholders, including regulators and contractors
People management: Inspire and lead a team of direct and indirect reports, to drive growth and enhance performance. Provide wider leadership to all service activities, and set standards for managers and teams as part of the Executive management team
Strategic development and delivery: Determine and recommend our financial strategy in support of the Company's corporate strategy
Compliance: Monitor and enforce our financial regulations and regulatory obligations, as well as liaising with auditors and regulatory bodies
Collaboration across wider Group: Build and maintain key relationships across the wider South Staffordshire Plc Group, and support financing and credit rating agency engagement

What you'll need:
Significant PQE as a qualified accountant (ACMA/ACCA)
Significant experience of leading multi-functional teams delivering strong performance
Previous experience in a financially regulated environment would be an advantage
Strong commercial acumen
Ability to manage complex financial processes including commercials associated with fundamental contract pricing, price controls and regulatory accounting
Demonstrable ability to think critically, make decisions, and set priorities.
Strong people, performance and safety management skills.
What you'll get in return:

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