Finance Director

Seeking an experienced Finance Director to join a high-performing finance team within the professional services sector on a six-month fixed-term contract. This role is crucial in overseeing the financial operations of our client and group companies, ensuring robust financial management and strategic planning. The position starts in February and requires one day a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Financial Controller for the Client and Group Companies.
• Oversee all bookkeeping, finance administration activities, and management accounts preparation.
• Manage inter-company accounting and cost recharges across Group Companies.
• Review management accounts and prepare monthly analysis and Board reports.
• Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts for presentation to the COO, CFO, and Board.
• Monitor and control expenditures to ensure adherence to budget.
• Handle cash management, including review and approval of bank payments.
• Prepare shareholder reports.
• Drive forward-looking business planning and strategy initiatives.
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts and lead the review/audit process with external accountants.
• Prepare R&D SME tax credit submissions.
• Oversee all taxation matters and regular tax submissions, including VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax, R&D SME tax credits, EMI/ERS reporting, and CT61 withholding/reporting.
• Manage company secretarial matters, including Companies House filings and maintenance of statutory files.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external accountants and tax advisers.
• Be an effective member of the Management Team, providing assistance and support to Senior Management and the Board with a business partnering approach.
• Ensure financial compliance, record-keeping, and planning.
• Protect the company from service disruption due to sickness or absence by having a business continuity plan in place for the finance function.
• Create a comprehensive documented process of all finance regulations, filing, and processes to be shared with the Ops team and made available for C-suite review.
• Handle any other responsibilities agreed upon with the companies from time to time.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in financial management and accounting, preferably within a similar role.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management and contribute to strategic planning.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification in finance or accounting.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates