Finance Director

Armstrong Knight; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in Borehamwood is seeking an experienced Financial Director to drive financial planning and oversee corporate fundraising. The role includes supervising finance personnel and ensuring financial laws are adhered to. Applicants should possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record in finance. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the company's growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a director of finance or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the financial planning of the company by analysing its performance.
• Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel.
• Develop the corporate fundraising strategy and manage relationships.

Skills

Financial planning

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office

Xero

Job description

Overview

Due to this growth our client is now seeking to recruit a commercially focussed Financial Director to work closely with the directors of the business assisting them in taking the business to the next level in line with its 5 year strategy.

Responsibilities

• Drive the financial planning of the company by analysing its performance and risks


• Retain constant awareness of the company’s financial position and act to prevent problems


• Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel


• Oversee the external audit and liaise directly with the auditors


• Develop the corporate fundraising strategy and manage relationships with banks, customers and suppliers


• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a monthly basis and report directly to the board


• Assist with hiring a finance manager/assistant to support you in your role


• Ensure the stock system is properly maintained and reporting accurate figures


• Conduct analysis to make financial forecasts and cash flows


• Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines


• Budgets


• Forecasts

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as director of finance or similar role


• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices


• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting


• Proficient in the use of MS Office and preferably experience with Xero


• An analytical mind with a strategic ability


• Excellent organizational and leadership skills


• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities