Financial Director

We are working with a high profile organisation looking for a Director of Finance and Risk.

This is a pivotal time to be joining the team and this role is key in helping drive change and progress in the organisation. We are looking for an experienced Finance Director with good team management skills and strong technical background.

This role will report to and work very closely with the Group Chief Executive, Chief Financial & Operating Officer and as a member of the Senior Leadership team will assume full responsibility for the Finance function.

• Provide leadership and strategic advice on financial, accounting and tax issues.
• Manage the Group’s Finance function:
  • Oversee a team of finance staff, with a focus on development of that team.
  • Ensure the Group’s cash flow is effectively managed and optimized.
• Review, revise and police effective financial controls, risk assessment and management across the Group; continuous review of the Group’s financial and wider systems to ensure accurate records, effective controls and efficient reporting.
• Supported by the wider finance team, provide accurate, timely and meaningful management information for both internal and external use, including regular short- and medium-term forecasting.
• Oversee the Group’s annual statutory audit and prepare the Group’s statutory accounts as required.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory tax obligations, including VAT, Corporation Tax and payroll taxes.
• Quarterly treasury reporting to banks and lenders.
• Manage relationships with the Group’s bankers, ensuring the Group has access to adequate facilities, is in full compliance with its banking obligations and has appropriate terms on those facilities.
• Review income streams and opportunities: reshape the organisation to maximise future revenues.
• Manage and plan the Group’s capital investment strategy to ensure that future projects (maintenance and revenue driving) are adequately planned, appraised and funded.
• Manage the Group’s risk register.
• Manage the Group’s insurance portfolio to ensure that all Group Insurance policies are cost effective and reflect statutory requirements and the Group’s risk appetite.