Finance Director

Connected Search Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Finance Director with a strong background in finance and manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to lead audit preparations, manage cash flow, and provide strategic financial insights to senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualifications and have proven experience in a senior financial leadership role. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence, where your expertise will play a crucial role in driving financial success and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, CIMA, or ACCA with senior financial leadership experience.
• Proven track record in finance within the manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit preparations ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Develop cashflow strategies for liquidity and growth.
• Analyze financial performance for profit and loss improvements.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Cashflow Management

Audit Preparation

Stakeholder Management

Inventory Management

Education

ACA

CIMA

ACCA

Job description

Connected Search Group (Finance) is delighted to collaborate with a specialist manufacturing business located in Sheffield. Our client boasts an impressive market reputation for their exceptional products and services, having been a trusted name in the industry for nearly 50 years. They are committed to innovation, consistently investing in new technologies to enhance their offerings and stay ahead in the market.

We are currently seeking a qualified finance professional for a part-time Finance Director role. This position requires an individual with a strong finance background and manufacturing sector experience. The successful candidate will provide expert leadership and advice to senior stakeholders and board members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit Preparation: Lead the preparation for audits, ensuring all financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant with relevant regulations.
• Cashflow Management: Develop and implement strategies to optimise our cash flow, ensuring we have the liquidity needed to meet our obligations and invest in growth.
• Profit and Loss Improvement: Analyse our financial performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue enhancement to boost our profit and loss statement.
• Stock Control: Oversee stock control processes to ensure accurate inventory management and minimise discrepancies.
• Team Supervision: Provide leadership and guidance to our accounts team, stepping in to supervise when needed.
• Monthly Management Accounts: Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts and management information, providing insights to support decision-making.
• External Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including invoice finance partners, banks, legal advisors, and insurance providers.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with investors, auditors, suppliers, customers, and other key stakeholders to ensure the company's financial interests are protected and promoted.

Additional Partners to Consider:

• Regulatory Bodies: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and liaise with regulatory authorities as needed.
• Tax Advisors: Work with tax advisors to optimise tax planning and compliance.
• IT and Systems Providers: Collaborate with IT and systems providers to ensure the financial systems are robust and support business needs.
• Human Resources: Partner with HR to align financial strategies with workforce planning and development.

Qualifications:

• ACA, CIMA or ACCA Qualified
• Proven experience as a Finance Director or in a similar senior financial leadership role.

Other:

• 65k - 75k (FTE)
• 2 or 3 days per week (to be agreed)