Isca Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a commercially astute experienced accountant to join a fast-paced business as the Finance Director.
This is a crucial role in the senior leadership team. The Finance Director will be integral to the financial and commercial strategy, working closely with the newly appointed MD, Group CFO and operational leaders. Your influence will shape profitability and facilitate growth.
Finance Director – Responsibilities
- Managing and leading the finance and accounting operations.
- Producing monthly financial statements for the business in a timely manner.
- Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns, monthly payroll and pension.
- Supporting month‑end and year‑end close processes.
- Providing insightful reporting for local management and Group on a monthly basis.
- Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts.
- Ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
- Monitoring cash flow.
- Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Business partnering operational leaders to drive reduction in cost base, profitable growth and operational efficiency including pricing strategy, cost analysis, margins, etc.
- Managing audits, tax compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinating the preparation of regulatory reporting.
Finance Director – The Rewards
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000pa
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, PMI, etc.
Hours: Mon – Fri, 37.5hrs, 8:30am – 5pm
Location: In office
Finance Director – The Person
- This role will suit a proactive, commercially astute qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) seeking a varied hands‑on role with a growing SME manufacturing business.
- Proven track record of financial leadership experience and providing input to strategic decision‑making, experience of group‑structured businesses would be beneficial.
- Experience of budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting and analysis is essential; exposure to turnaround/restructuring scenarios would be useful.
- You will enjoy using your commercial skills – able to see the bigger picture and plan ahead whilst also being hands‑on to deliver effective change where needed.
- A natural problem‑solver with excellent analytical skills you’ll be able to prioritise and meet deadlines in fast‑paced businesses.
- You’ll be a first‑rate communicator able to inspire, persuade and influence, with the ability to lead and positively manage and empower others to achieve.
- You will be a team player and enjoy working in a collaborative manner with colleagues at all levels in the group.
- Strong IT skills with experience of Sage 200 beneficial.
We reserve the right to close this role early, so please don’t delay in submitting your CV.
Please note Isca Recruitment does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. We cannot process applications from individuals requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
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