Finance Director

Chilworth Partnership; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Basingstoke is seeking a Finance Director to oversee Finance Operations. Responsibilities include managing a large finance team, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. This role offers a chance to shape the future strategy of the organization.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant with extensive PQE.
• Proven experience managing large finance operations teams.
• Strong expertise in financial controls and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day Finance Operations.
• Develop and implement vision and strategy for Finance Operations.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Change Management

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

ERP Systems

Financial Automation Tools

Job description

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Due to internal progression, Chilworth Partnership are assisting a market leading and household brand, based in Basingstoke, in their search for a Finance Director. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this role will assume total responsibility for Finance Operations.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day Finance Operations, ensuring efficient delivery of services including P2P, O2C, Intercompany, Capital Accounting, Cash Management, R2R, and Payroll both locally and internationally.
• Develop and implement the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Finance Operations, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop a large finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Ensure robust internal controls and financial policies. mitigating risks related to reporting and fraud.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Serve as a key liaison between Finance Operations and internal stakeholders, including site finance teams, FP&A, Change Management, and IT.
• Define and monitor KPIs to measure efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness, ensuring the team also meets SLAs and operational targets.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and standardise best practices across Finance Operations.

Candidate background:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with extensive PQE.
• Strong background in Finance Operations or Shared Services.
• Proven experience managing large, complex finance operations teams.
• Strong expertise in ERP systems and financial automation tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and reporting standards including IFRS, GAAP.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability manage cross-functional and multi-department relationships.
• Natural affinity to drive change, process improvements, and automation initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation at the forefront of their industry and play a key role in defining their future strategy. There is an expectation to be in the office 3 days a week.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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