Finance Director
Lewes, East Sussex
Ignata Finance are delighted to be exclusively partnering leading Sussex law firm, Mayo Wynne Baxter, in their search for a new Finance Director.
Mayo Wynne Baxter provides a comprehensive and personal service to a wide range of local, national and international clients across a range of business law and personal legal services. They are continuing to enjoy an extended period of growth and are seeking to recruit a commercially astute Finance Director who will play a key role in shaping future strategy and maximising growth opportunities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Financial analysis and assessment of strategic options being considered including pricing structures, business models and review of potential merger targets, to include due diligence work as required
- Production of financial strategy and budgets
- Proactive identification of areas of potential improvement in profitability
- Design and implementation of compliant financial processes that enable effective management and control
- Active management, forecasting and improvement of cashflow
- Production of monthly reports with trend analysis and forecasts for all profit/cost centres
- Preparation of financial statements at financial year end
- Liaison with auditors on relevant matters including tax and provision of advice
- Management of finance team and oversight of accounts process (eg banking reconciliation, VAT compliance, legal cashiering, supplier payments, payroll)
The successful candidate will have:
- Professional qualification such as ACA or CIMA/ACCA
- Demonstrable results of success in working in a commercial and/or professional services environment
- Experience of dealing with client money (ideally) and other regulatory areas as well as a wide range of risk management processes and procedures
- A “hands on” and highly commercial approach
- Outstanding IT skills to present clear financial information and analysis
- Excellent communication skills, in order to be a strong positive influencer
- A proven track record in initiating, leading and supporting strategic and operational financial projects
- Strong leadership skills
To be considered for this Finance Director role please click apply below and submit your CV.