Finance Director

Circa £75,000 - £85,000 + Fully Remote + Benefits

Are you an experienced yet ambitious Finance professional looking to make your first step into a senior role? An experienced, driven, pragmatic, and articulate Finance Director is now required to join the highly entrepreneurial senior team and take responsibility for the financial oversight and development of the finance team and its systems and controls, whilst also supporting the board.

Our client believes that quality data is the ultimate competitive advantage. Since 1994, their products and services have provided top-tier businesses with professional and company data that maximises precision and reliability without sacrificing security. Due to sustained growth, an exciting new opportunity is now available for a Finance Director to manage both the day-to-day group finance function in addition to all aspects of the accounting and reporting function including modelling and monthly multi-currency consolidations. The successful applicant will become a key member of the senior management team, working closely with the Managing Director to build a foundation for next phase of commercial growth.

The ideal candidate will have previous hands-on experience in a broad ranging finance related role, ideally with supervisory experience, and is now looking for a position offering a large degree of autonomy as part of a supportive, highly regarded growing business.

Ultimately, this is a perfect role for a proficient financial manager with ability to support corporate development (fund raising/M&A) activities in US, Canada and UK.

Key Responsibilities

Own the statutory reporting process for all companies including UK VAT, Canada & USA Sales Tax, Payroll taxes (UK, USA & Canada), Corporate Taxes Maintain general ledger, internal budget, and cost controls. Manage and supervise departmental staff effectively and efficiently. Manage cash flow through inventory optimization, expense controls, and receivables and payables oversight. Coordinate to provide annual profit planning and budget process. Coordinate the annual audit process. Support various internal groups with the preparation and review of analysis and reporting. Monthly multi-currency consolidations Regular P&L, Balance Sheet & Cashflow forecasting. Business plan modelling. Financial and business analysis of potential acquisitions.

Skills and Experience

Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5 years finance experience Wide-ranging accountancy - both technical and management accounting. Multi-currency cash exposure. Multi-entity consolidations experience. Ability to work hands on as well as staff management. Experience of acquiring and integrating companies. Selection and implementation of accounting systems Professional individual with demonstrated ability to perform in a team-oriented environment. Strong work ethic with high level of attention to detail and willingness to be hands-on. Excellent communication skills, as well as management and organisational skills. High proficiency with Excel spreadsheets and cloud-based accountancy software packages. Experience of implementing new integrated financial software, including inventory costing and control. Ability to generate respect and trust from staff, colleagues, and external constituencies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven finance professional to progress their career with a dynamic, forward thinking and highly regarded company. A competitive remuneration and benefits package is on offer alongside remote working and a raft of employee focussed benefits Apply now!