Finance Director

Cedar; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Finance Director to lead its financial operations. The role involves building a robust controls framework, overseeing daily finance activities, and improving existing processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in the insurance sector and a hands-on approach. The position offers a salary of up to £125k DOE plus benefits including a bonus. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic finance leader to impact a growing organization.

Benefits

Bonus

Wider benefits

Qualifications

• Must have experience within the Insurance sector.
• Candidates familiar with PE/VC backed environments are preferred.
• Comfortable in a hands-on role focusing on detail.
• Experience in improving financial controls and reporting quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and oversee daily financial operations.
• Build and implement a robust controls framework.
• Enhance current processes across reporting and cash management.
• Provide accurate reporting to the board and investors.
• Manage relationships with external advisers and auditors.
• Coach and develop finance team members.

Skills

Experience within Insurance

Hands-on approach

Process improvement

Detail-oriented

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Finance Director | PE-Backed | Property & Insurance
East Midlands with frequent travel to London.
Up to £125k DOE + bonus + wider benefits

Overview

Cedar are proud to be partnering with a mid market PE fund in their search for a hands on Finance Director to guide the financial direction of one of their portfolio businesses with activity across the property and insurance space. The focus early on will be to build a solid controls framework, raise the standard of existing processes, and steady the finance function as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and oversee day to day financial operations.
• Build and implement a clear controls framework.
• Review and improve current processes across reporting, systems and cash management.
• Provide accurate reporting to the board, investors, and senior management.
• Manage relationships with external advisers, lenders, and auditors.
• Coach and develop finance team members.

Requirements

• Experience within Insurance is a must
• Candidates familiar with PE/VC backed environment are ideal.
• Comfortable working in a hands on, detail driven role.
• Experience improving controls, processes, and reporting quality.
• Knowledge of Xero and QuickBooks is an advantage.

Please apply to engage in a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity.