Finance Director - Wells & Co. - Bedford, Bedfordshire

Wells & Co; Bedford; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Director to lead their finance department during an exciting period of business change. This pivotal role involves strategic oversight of financial management, reporting, and stakeholder communication, ensuring clarity and vision across the organization. The successful candidate will drive productivity and enhance value-added services within a customer-focused retail environment. With opportunities for involvement in high-profile projects, this position promises a dynamic and evolving culture, perfect for an ambitious finance professional eager to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Co Car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension & Life Assurance

30% discounts off dining & Beer

Fun culture surrounded by great people

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior financial managerial position.
• Trained within a Top 10 Accountancy Firm with strong commercial understanding.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for finance department and financial reporting.
• Presenting financial insights to the Board and managing taxation affairs.

Skills

Financial Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Decision Making

Interpersonal Communication

Time Management

Education

ACCA or ACA Qualification

4-5 years PQE in Industry

Tools

Excel

Financial Reporting Software

Job description

Finance Director - Wells & Co. - Bedford, Bedfordshire

Company Description

Wells & Co are currently going through an exciting Business Change programme bringing in opportunities for significant expansion across our Pub Division and Brewery in Bedford. To ensure the ongoing success we are looking for a Finance Director to drive productivity allowing greater focus on the value-added services the finance department can offer to a customer focused retail business.

Reporting to the CFO, this role has responsibility for the entire function within the group providing exceptional financial management, insight, and challenge to support and accelerate the performance of the business. You will be expected to communicate to all levels across the business, to ensure there is a clear vision and clarity of expectations at every level.

As a Key Member of the Operating Board the successful candidate will have the chance to get involved in high profile projects and be excited about being a part of a changing and evolving culture.

Strictly NO AGENCIES

Position

• Day to day accountability and development of the finance department making stand-alone decisions across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Financial and Management Accounting
• Monthly financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, 5-year financial plans and all statutory financial reporting
• Presentation of financial results and insights to the Board and to non-finance stakeholders
• Play a key role in the formulation of the business's strategy
• Managing and overseeing the taxation affairs of the business and liaising with the external tax firm for specialist advice
• Managing the External Auditor relationship and ensuring the organisation is compliant with accounting standards
• Overseeing the company's banking and borrowing arrangements and Managing relationships with Investors and Bank
• Managing and overseeing the company’s financial systems
• Overseeing commercial decision making from tender analysis, margin analysis, and pricing analysis
• Advising and implementing best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costs
• Advising on market changes and providing strategic financial recommendations to the Board
• Grow and develop our retail focus and ensure the finance function is structured to offer the level of services our customers require

Requirements

• ACCA or ACA Qualification with experience in a senior financial managerial position
• Trained and qualified within a Top 10 Accountancy Firm and have 4-5 years PQE in industry
• A strong commercial understanding of a multi-site retail / hospitality business
• High cognitive intelligence - sound decision making skills based on accurate and timely analyses
• Excellent stake-holder management, working cross functionally to ensure that the right financial information is provided to ensure decisions can be made quickly and effectively
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate and manage staff at all levels
• Strategic thinking, planning and creative problem-solving skills
• Hands on experience of implementing new systems as well as driving improvement and efficiencies in existing systems and processes
• Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and financial reporting software
• Ability to demonstrate gravitas as a functional expert and be able to explain complex ideas to Finance and Non-Finance colleagues
• Time Management and Workload Planning Skills (essential)
• Developed presentation skills including board presentations

Other information

What’s in it for you?

• Salary to £120,000 + Bonus
• Co Car allowance £8.4k
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension & Life Assurance
• 30% discounts off dining & Beer
• Fun culture surrounded by great people

No Agencies!