Financial Director

Biffa; Fareham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Director to lead financial operations and strategy for its subsidiary. This pivotal role involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and compliance while providing strategic insights to drive business growth. The ideal candidate will possess a professional accounting qualification and a proven track record in financial management, coupled with strong leadership skills to develop a high-performing finance team. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and is committed to transforming waste management services for its customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE with a professional accounting qualification.
• Experience in financial management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial aspects, ensuring compliance and managing budgets.
• Produce management accounts and forecasts, tracking performance.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash Flow Management

Compliance (VAT, PAYE, P11D)

Strategic Planning

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

Job description

A quick look at the role

As a Financial Director for L&S Waste you'd be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the subsidiary organisation, ensuring compliance, managing budgets, and providing financial leadership to support waste management strategies and operations

Your core responsibilities

• Support the Managing Director in strategic planning, business growth, and decision-making.
• Manage all aspects of financial control, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Ensure adequate cash flow for operations and investments.
• Produce monthly management accounts, weekly forecasts, and analytical commentary.
• Track financial performance against budgets and suggest areas for improvement.
• Handle quarterly VAT returns, P11D submissions, PAYE, pensions, and audit processes.
• Involved in P&L, balance sheet, and liquidity planning.
• Provide pricing guidance, support tenders, and manage annual price adjustments.
• Develop and manage a high-performing finance team and promote internal financial controls.
• Drive automation, continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to group processes.

Our essential requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA or ACCA) with 3 years PQE
• Proven experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and compliance (e.g. VAT, PAYE, P11D, audits).
• Ability to provide strategic, commercial, and analytical support to drive business growth, assess investment opportunities, and support decision-making.
• Experience in leading and developing finance teams, implementing internal controls, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Biffa – we’re changing the way people think about waste

L&S, part of Biffa, is not your typical waste management company. Our focus is firmly fixed on the customer experience and providing a full range of high quality, reliable services to support our customers. We have the experience, infrastructure and expertise to support customers, be they large national contractors, local builders or householders in need of a simple, hassle free waste removal solution. Our team of highly trained drivers operate a fleet of 75 state of the art vehicles across Hampshire and the surrounding counties.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.