Strategic Finance Director – Growth & Cost Control

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce Corporate Services Group in London seeks a Finance Director to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include controlling the finance function, managing budgets, financial reporting, and leading a small team. The successful candidate will hold a professional accountancy qualification and have at least 4-5 years of finance leadership experience. The role offers a salary between £110,000-£120,000 plus benefits and is office-based.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years experience in a finance leadership role overseeing a finance function.
• Experience with other accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control the finance function of the group of companies.
• Establish company-wide financial objectives and develop budgets.
• Be fully responsible for financial reporting, management accounts, budgets, cashflow forecasts and controls.
• Engage with department heads to understand cost-base and implement cost-reduction process.
• Liaise with advisory accountants for tax optimisation.

Skills

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Proficiency in Xero and Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Prioritisation skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

A leading e-commerce Corporate Services Group in London seeks a Finance Director to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include controlling the finance function, managing budgets, financial reporting, and leading a small team. The successful candidate will hold a professional accountancy qualification and have at least 4-5 years of finance leadership experience. The role offers a salary between £110,000-£120,000 plus benefits and is office-based.