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Finance Director | Part-Time | 3 or 4 Day Week | Growing SME

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Finance Director | Part-Time | 3 or 4 Day Week | Growing SME

  1. Permanent
£90,000 - £100,000 per annum
RAD167884

Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Marks Sattin are delighted to be working with a high-growth Owner-Managed SME to help appoint their first Finance Director.

This is a key role within the business providing leadership and commercial financial support to the senior team and directors. You will use your experience and technical knowledge to influence and drive positive change within the business through your ability to build productive and efficient working relationships. Leading a small business facing team, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial and management accounting; board pack production with full commentary, analysis and communicating performance throughout the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly commercial finance professional to make a genuine impact in a growing organisation. Ideally you will have an interest in systems/IT as well as having a interest in developing a passion for their respective industry.

Key responsibilities:

* Support, influence and where necessary, challenge the board in improving the commercial performance through fully understanding the business model and financial performance/processes
* Support the development of the company's financial strategies and plans
* Identify opportunities to drive profit to the bottom line whilst not compromising the business strengths/model
* Work with the senior team to identify improvements to systems and processes and manage through to successful implementation
* Build strong working relationships with the senior team through honesty and integrity
* Lead and develop the finance function to be business facing and the best in class, to set the standard for the rest of the departments
* Ensure the maintenance of comprehensive statutory financial records (including VAT which varies greatly between customers)
* Oversee production and distribution of monthly, annual and ad-hoc management accounts including commentary on variances
* Oversee all aspects of sales & purchase ledgers
* Manage the treasury operation (maximising cash flow/minimising debtors) including relationships with the banks
* Potential project work around due diligence and acquisitions where necessary
* Manage the payment/management of salaries and employee benefits
* Manage the insurance, pension & company car requirements etc.
* Maintenance of shareholder records

Requirements:

* CIMA / ACA / ACCA qualified accountant with at least five or more years post qualified experience
* Able to demonstrate a proven track record of achievement and continued professional development
* Experience working on finance and operational systems, including identifying improvements and implementing changes to systems
* The ability to lead and manage: developing the team, ensuring continuous professional development, driving improvements etc.
* A demonstration of financial expertise: the ability to create, maintain and interpret financial information for the board and senior management team and a wider business - understanding of the numbers
* Ability to demonstrate integrity
* A focus on delivering results in a way which develops working relationships and supports the business culture
* A proactive approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure

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