Finance Director

Simpson Judge; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Runcorn is seeking a Finance Director to oversee the full finance function. The role involves managing a team of 9 and delivering strategic commercial insights, ensuring efficient financial operations and compliance, aligned with regulatory standards and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a hands on, senior financial leadership role.
• Experience of SRA Accounts Rules would be beneficial.
• Oversight of R&D activities, including cost tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily financial operations across two companies.
• Production of monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Overseeing preparation of statutory accounts and liaising with auditors.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic insight

Financial reporting

Education

ACA Qualified

ACCA Qualified

CIMA Qualified

Job description

Simpson Judge are exclusively partnered with an SME in Runcorn in their search for a Finance Director. Supporting the CFO, the Finance Director will oversee the full finance function, including managing a team of 9 and deliver strategic commercial insights and guidance to the SLT. This role is full time on site.

Locations: Runcorn (on site)

Salary: 70,000- 80,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the daily financial operations across two companies, ensuring efficient and robust processes
• Production of monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis against forecasts and insightful commentary for board reporting
• Overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts, acting as the primary contact for external auditors
• Review and authorisation of client payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls and timelines
• Working closely with the Credit Control team to ensure prompt collection of aged debt and resolution of outstanding balances
• Acting as a financial partner, offering strategic insight and high quality financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring all statutory returns are completed and submitted accurately and on time, in full compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintaining full compliance with SRA accounting rules, keeping accurate records and liaising effectively with auditors
• Overseeing purchase ledger and associated payment processes, ensuring strong financial controls are upheld
• Overseeing the timely and accurate processing of weekly payroll and pension submissions
• Supporting the annual insurance renewal process and ensuring accuracy and completion of all regulatory submissions

Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified
• Proven experience in a hands on, senior financial leadership role
• Experience of SRA Accounts Rules would be beneficial
• Oversight of R&D activities, including cost tracking and tax credit optimisation, ideally within a service or regulated industry