Finance Director
- Recruiter
- Farrer Barnes Limited
- Location
- Kent
- Salary
- c£70,000
- Posted
- 14 Oct 2016
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2016
- Ref
- PN10281
- Contact
- Peter Newey
- Job Title
- Finance Director
- Experience Levels
- Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A rare and outstanding opportunity in a business and sector that is set to expand significantly over the next decade offering enormous opportunities. The turnover of this group of companies is c£25m and the business has very ambitious growth plans that should see this pushing towards £40 million within 2 years. This business requires a robust finance professional who is capable of delivering meaningful financial & management information to the SMT.
The successful candidate for this role will lead a small team and own end-to-end finance, run the accounting processes, create and deliver business critical financial insight and drive improved performance through the financial control environment as well as play a leading role in commercial development.
Main purpose of the role:
The successful candidate for this role will lead a small team and own end-to-end finance, run the accounting processes, create and deliver business critical financial insight and drive improved performance through the financial control environment as well as play a leading role in commercial development.
Main purpose of the role:
- Working with all departments of the business to help them plan and manage their budgets, working closely with the Board to help them manage the overall business and maintain profitability.
- Providing strategic and financial guidance, to ensure that the company's financial commitments are met.
- Developing all necessary policies and procedures to ensure sound financial management and control of the company's business.
- Direct and control finance staff to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and developed and so that they carry out their responsibilities to the required standard.
- Contribute to the achievement of the company's business objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy.
- Develop and control the company's annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met and financial and statutory regulations complied with.
- Provide financial advice and guidance to the company's managers and staff to enable them to achieve their objectives.
- Oversee the preparation of the company's financial accounts to ensure that these are presented accurately and on time.
- Develop and implement an internal audit programme to ensure that the company complies with financial procedures and regulations.
- Develop and maintain all necessary systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within the company.
- Monitor external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value to the company.
- Carry out all necessary actions to ensure that the company meets its financial and legal obligations.