Finance Director - 12 month FTC

This is a great opportunity for an established Senior Finance Professional to join a growing FCA regulated business in South Wales.

Client Details

My client is going through massive expansion and looking for a Financial Director to assist with their growth plans.

Description

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Qualified Finance professional looking to join a growing FCA regulated business in South Wales.

To contribute to the attainment of the company's business objectives by:

• Providing strategic and financial guidance to ensure that the company's financial commitments are met
• Developing all necessary policies and procedures to ensure the sound financial management and control of the company's business

• Oversees the company's financial, administrative, and risk management factors as the Finance Director. Works alongside additional members of the executive management team & Board to determine an overall direction for the company

Job Role:

• Works with and supports the Board in the preparation of budgets and financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns and reports for Government regulatory agencies

• Contributes to the achievement of the company objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy

• Oversees all accounting procedures and systems used by the Company

• Meets with the Board of Directors regularly to keep them informed and to offer financial direction

• Review reports and analyse projections of sales and income against actual figures and suggests methods of improving the planning process

• In conjunction with the Board, assess the long-term financial trends and review prospects for future growth of income

• Monitoring business performance & Monitoring cash flow

• Create and manage annual budget/forecasting

• Working with departments and Managing the Finance Team for the Group

• Preparing Managements accounts

• Developing financial models & Strategic planning

• To contribute to the building of business plans and assist with execution

• To be fully aware of legal obligations and duties

• To take an active role in both team and self-development. To actively participate in driving forward best practice and to provide support and encouragement to peers and to all members of the team

• To ensure continued compliance with the FCA's "fit and proper" criteria

Profile

Experience/Skills:

Qualified Accountant holding either ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications.

• Proven experience as Finance Director

• FCA knowledge & experience

• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods

• Budgets, creation and management

• General/Motor Insurance Experience (not mandatory, but preferred)

• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e. Sage)

• Ability to strategise and solve problems

• Strong leadership and organisational skills

• Excellent communication and people skills

• An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers

• CPA is a strong advantage

• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant experience of over 5 years

• Significant managerial experience

• Strategic thinking skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

Job Offer

Salary in the range of £70,000 - £90,000

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