My client, a leading privately-owned UK property business, are looking to hire an ambitious and highly commercial Finance Director.

This SME Finance Director is perfect for anyone looking for a first time FD role, in a supportive and family-orientated environment, where you can really make your mark on the operational efficiency of the business.

This role offers the chance to shape and modernise the operational capabilities of a growing finance department. The successful candidate will be part of a company that values honesty, integrity, reliability, and teamwork, and believes that its people are what make the difference in the business.

What you'll do:

• Provide timely, commercially focused management information and analysis
• Assume day-to-day responsibility for operational financial management, financial systems and controls, cash flow management and forecasting, strategic and operational planning
• Monitor business performance and perform continuous review of internal controls
• Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors, bankers and other advisors
• Play a key role in the development and delivery of Company strategy
• Review and negotiate customer and supplier agreements
• Manage all insurance and property matters
• Direct, manage and develop a small finance team

What you bring:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
• Experience directing a finance function in a privately owned independent business
• Experience within property management, construction, manufacturing or similar industry environment
• Cash and working capital management experience
• Technical accounting skills including job/service costing/pricing
• Involvement in developing/delivering financial models
• Proven negotiation skills
• Experience evaluating IT systems/ implementing ERP systems
• Proven team leadership skills

To apply for this unique opportunity, please get in touch!

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