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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.