Finance Director
£75,000-£85,000
South West/Midlands
Hybrid 1-2 days in office when established
Professional Services experience preferred
Excellent employer

Overview
*Exciting role to be part of the leadership team, shaping the strategy to support growth within a well-respected UK professional services business.
*This role oversees all financial operations of the business, leading a small team to ensure robust financial planning and analysis, and supporting strategic decision-making.
*You might be a Senior Finance Manager looking to progress your career or already operating at this level.
Role
*Reporting to the Managing Director and Shareholders
*Financial lead in the company, advising on all aspects of finance
*Responsible for and advise on all aspects of tax, including Corporation Tax, VAT and employment taxes, utilising advice from the company’s tax advisors on more specialist issues
*Monitor and challenge business performance, addressing variances against targets and forecasts. Collaborating with team managers to identify and implement performance improvements
*Deliver the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes, aligning with strategic objectives
*Support on acquisition opportunities, including initial appraisal, valuation, negotiations, due diligence and preparation of legal documents. Liaising with external advisors where necessary
*Financial modelling as required to appraise strategic opportunities, competitors and future growth plans
*Ensure timely preparation and reporting of management accounts, statutory accounts, and audits for the main trading company and subsidiaries
*Member of the Leadership Team, supporting both strategic and wider business planning
*Director and Company Secretary of all subsidiary and related companies
*Manage all employee pension matters and oversee payroll administration, ensuring HMRC compliance
*Implement robust cash flow monitoring procedures, producing short- and long-term cash flow forecasts
*Ensure efficient debt collection and oversight of the firm’s debtor ledger
*Manage all company insurance policies, including the management of Professional Indemnity Claims against the business
*As the Money Laundering Reporting Officer, you will ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and procedures
*Lead relationships with external advisors, including auditors, tax specialists, and banking partners
*Oversight of client accounting matters across the business
*Direct management of the Finance Team
*Work closely with other Directors to ensure the company maintains regulatory compliance
Person specification
*ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant, educated to degree level - not a deal breaker
*At least 5-7 years PQE
*Experience in working within a small to medium sized enterprise, multi-location firm and/or fee-earning businesses would be an advantage
*Proven financial professional with demonstrated success in both strategic and operational finance functions
*Ability to influence at all levels, drive performance through others and engender change
*Experienced leader of teams and strong people skills
*Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and confident user of financial software packages
*An analytical, enquiring mind
*High level organisational and planning skills with strong attention to detail
*Ability to present financial data to senior level in a comprehensible manner
*Full driving licence and willingness to travel

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