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Finance Director - 12 month FTC

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Wales, Cardiff
Salary
£70000 - £90000 per annum + benefits
Closing date
Nov 17, 2020

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Job Role
CFO
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

This is a great opportunity for an established Senior Finance Professional to join a growing FCA regulated business in South Wales.

Client Details

My client is going through massive expansion and looking for a Financial Director to assist with their growth plans.

Description

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Qualified Finance professional looking to join a growing FCA regulated business in South Wales.

To contribute to the attainment of the company's business objectives by:

  • Providing strategic and financial guidance to ensure that the company's financial commitments are met
  • Developing all necessary policies and procedures to ensure the sound financial management and control of the company's business
  • Oversees the company's financial, administrative, and risk management factors as the Finance Director. Works alongside additional members of the executive management team & Board to determine an overall direction for the company

Job Role:

  • Works with and supports the Board in the preparation of budgets and financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns and reports for Government regulatory agencies
  • Contributes to the achievement of the company objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy
  • Oversees all accounting procedures and systems used by the Company
  • Meets with the Board of Directors regularly to keep them informed and to offer financial direction
  • Review reports and analyse projections of sales and income against actual figures and suggests methods of improving the planning process
  • In conjunction with the Board, assess the long-term financial trends and review prospects for future growth of income
  • Monitoring business performance & Monitoring cash flow
  • Create and manage annual budget/forecasting
  • Working with departments and Managing the Finance Team for the Group
  • Preparing Managements accounts
  • Developing financial models & Strategic planning
  • To contribute to the building of business plans and assist with execution
  • To be fully aware of legal obligations and duties
  • To take an active role in both team and self-development. To actively participate in driving forward best practice and to provide support and encouragement to peers and to all members of the team
  • To ensure continued compliance with the FCA's "fit and proper" criteria

Profile

Experience/Skills:

Qualified Accountant holding either ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications.

  • Proven experience as Finance Director
  • FCA knowledge & experience
  • Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
  • Budgets, creation and management
  • General/Motor Insurance Experience (not mandatory, but preferred)
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. Sage)
  • Ability to strategise and solve problems
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers
  • CPA is a strong advantage
  • BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant experience of over 5 years
  • Significant managerial experience
  • Strategic thinking skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Job Offer

Salary in the range of £70,000 - £90,000

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Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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