Group Finance Director

Quintessentially; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Quintessentially seeks a Group Finance Director to oversee financial and risk management operations. This senior role involves strategic financial planning, budget management, and enhancing the Group's financial position while leading a dynamic finance team within a luxury lifestyle context.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave allowance

Hybrid working

Birthday Allowance

Pension Scheme

Angel Days for charity work

Long Service Awards

Life Assurance

Puppy friendly offices

Free food & drink in the office

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts with retail and hospitality companies

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a senior leadership finance role.
• Qualified chartered accountant.
• Outstanding numerical skills.
• Good understanding of UK Corporate Tax.

Responsibilities

• Optimize financial performance and strategic position.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Group Finance team.
• Manage relationships with subsidiary Finance teams.

Skills

Leadership

Numerical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Coaching

Strategic Planning

Education

ACCA or ACA qualification

Tools

SAGE accounting software

Job description

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For the world’s most discerning individuals, brands and corporates, Quintessentially is the ultimate destination for comprehensive lifestyle management and brand experiences. It’s the pinnacle of personalisation and the epitome of exclusivity.

Combining an unwavering commitment to redefining excellence with a clientele that demands nothing short of perfection, Quintessentially elevates every aspect of its clients’ lives to unparalleled heights through meticulous attention to detail.

As the world’s leading luxury lifestyle management group, Quintessentially has not only paved the way in this space but continues to shape a new standard for luxury concierge services.

JOB SUMMARY

The Group Finance Director will have operational jurisdiction over the Group's financial and risk management factors.

Working alongside the Board and Global Executive Team the Group Finance Director will help to shape and determine an overall strategic direction for the Group based on financial recommendations relating to budget management, cost benefit analysis, and forecasting needs.

KEY DUTIES

• Optimise the Group’s financial performance and strategic position.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
• Participate in developing new business specifically in assisting the Group CEO in identifying new funding opportunities; the drafting of prospective budgets; and assessing the financial benefits and cost effectiveness of prospective contracts.
• Ensure corporate budgeting processes are carried out & reviewed.
• Responsible for the company cash management policies.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard the financial assets of the Group and oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all compliance issues are met.
• Present monthly accounts and other KPI's to the Board and the annual audited accounts.
• Ensure that all regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
• Manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Group Finance team.
• Liaise with external tax advisors and ensure that Corporate Direct and Indirect Tax liabilities are managed and controlled.
• Responsible for managing relationships with overseas subsidiary Finance teams, develop group reporting and accounting processes and ensure high quality consolidated group reporting throughout the financial year.
• Improve and where necessary implement new financial reporting systems and best practice financial control.

HOURS OF WORK

Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm

REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years exposure to a senior leadership finance role.
• Qualified chartered accountant – ACCA or ACA.
• Proven leadership and team motivation & coaching skills.
• Outstanding numerical skills.
• Knowledge of SAGE accounting software.
• Good working understanding of UK Corporate Tax Legislation and practice (Direct and Indirect Tax).
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.

BENEFITS

• Strong interpersonal skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 days remote).
• Competitive annual leave allowance with a further increase due to long service.
• Birthday Allowance – take your birthday off on us!
• Pension Scheme.
• Angel Days: Additional paid leave to do charity work.
• Long Service Awards.
• Life Assurance.
• Digital nomad.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Puppy friendly offices.
• Qmunity committee – Social events in the office.
• Free food & drink in the office.
• Season Ticket Loans.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts with a variety of retail and hospitality companies.