Full job descriptionJob Title: Finance Director
Location: Maidstone
Job Type: Full time/permanent
Salary: £120,000 - £132,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Overview
An established, fast growing professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the finance function and drive commercial performance. This is a senior role with responsibility for strategic financial planning, operational financial management, and partnership with the executive team to deliver sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities
*Provide strategic financial leadership and contribute to overall business strategy.
*Lead budgeting, forecasting and long range financial planning processes.
*Oversee management and statutory reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with accounting standards.
*Develop and maintain strong financial controls, risk management and governance frameworks.
*Drive margin improvement, pricing strategy and commercial decision making across the business.
*Lead and develop a high performing finance team; set objectives, mentor and build capability.
*Partner with practice leaders and operational teams to translate financial insight into actionable plans.
*Manage cash flow, working capital, treasury and banking relationships.
*Lead or support M&A activity, due diligence and integration as required.
*Implement and optimise finance systems, processes and automation to improve efficiency and data quality.

Essential experience and qualifications
*Significant senior finance experience within the professional services sector (this is a mandatory requirement).
*Proven track record in a leadership role (e.g., Finance Director, Head of Finance) with responsibility for a multi discipline finance function.
*Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent).
*Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax considerations and regulatory requirements relevant to professional services.
*Demonstrable commercial acumen and experience partnering with senior stakeholders to drive business performance.
*Experience of leading change, finance transformation and ERP/financial system implementations.
*Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills.