Orka Financial is currently partnering with a very successful services business based in Maidenhead that is looking to recruit a Group Finance Director to join the team. This is an exciting time to join as the business has enjoyed significant growth over the last few years and is showing no signs of slowing down with further expansion plans in place. The business is looking for someone who can influence and be part of further growth. The business currently operates across 10+ countries and is looking to expand this rapidly. This role is a key position in the senior leadership team, reporting into the CEO and partnering with senior managers across the business.
The Group Finance Director will have a varied role managing a finance team of 7 and having overall responsibility for the finance function and ensure systems and process are robust, properly implemented and scalable.
Duties will include involvement and review of the following,
Full ownership of the month end management accounts, including presentation of results to the senior leadership team
Preparing and submitting statutory accounts for 10+ entities
Key point of contact to the external auditors
Consolidating a quarterly group cash flow forecasts on a weekly basis, including presentation to the CEO
Monitoring and advising on key cash flow movements
Managing the annual budgeting process and reporting on performance
Tax compliance across all entities
Commercial and operational business partnering, reporting on sales and operational performance and providing guidance and influencing when necessary
Management of the finance team
Identifying and implementing process improvements with a view to enhance productivity and efficiency
This role requires a qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in a number 1 finance role where you report into a CEO/MD/Owner. You will need to have experience of working for a business that operates in multiple countries and is an SME.
Experience of developing and producing timely and accurate management reports providing management information to stakeholders and experience of devising and implementing robust financial controls is required. A can do, problem solving, proactive approach is essential.
This is a great role that someone can really make their own. The role is based in Maidenhead and is office based with parking.
Salary up to £110000 DOE