Finance Director

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce Corporate Services Group in London seeks a Finance Director to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include controlling the finance function, managing budgets, financial reporting, and leading a small team. The successful candidate will hold a professional accountancy qualification and have at least 4-5 years of finance leadership experience. The role offers a salary between £110,000-£120,000 plus benefits and is office-based.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years experience in a finance leadership role overseeing a finance function.
• Experience with other accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control the finance function of the group of companies.
• Establish company-wide financial objectives and develop budgets.
• Be fully responsible for financial reporting, management accounts, budgets, cashflow forecasts and controls.
• Engage with department heads to understand cost-base and implement cost-reduction process.
• Liaise with advisory accountants for tax optimisation.

Skills

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Proficiency in Xero and Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Prioritisation skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

We are working with our client, a leading e-commerce Corporate Services Group experiencing 20% YOY growth. They are currently seeking a commercially-minded Finance Director to join their growing team.

The key remits to this Finance Director role will include:

• Control the finance function of the group of companies
• Establish company-wide financial objectives and develop budgets
• Be fully responsible for financial reporting, management accounts, budgets, cashflow forecasts and controls.
• Prepare management accounts on a monthly basis with cost analysis
• Engage with department heads to understand cost-base and implement cost-reduction process
• Liaise with advisory accountants for tax optimisation
• Ensure smooth operation of the Finance department alongside 2 finance assistants.

The successful candidate will have:

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or similar qualification with relevant experience
• Minimum of 4-5 years experience in a finance leadership role overseeing a finance function.
• Proficiency in Xero and Excel; experience with other accounting systems preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, time management, multitasking, and prioritisation skills

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, the role will pay £110,000-£120,000 + wider benefits including private medical. The role will be 5 days office based in central London with working hours 9-5.30.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Senior Appointments

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Location: London

Equal Opportunities

Robert Walters is an equal opportunities employer.