As the Chief Financial Officer you will be responsible for the overall financial management of this £43 million turnover company. This includes providing strategic financial leadership, overseeing all finance operations, managing the Finance Department and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accountancy standards. You will have a handover period with the current Finance Director so that the handover brings minimal disruption to the business . This role brings the opportunity to make changes and make an impact.
- Develop, implement, and monitor business and departmental objectives and targets, supporting the senior leadership team and managers to ensure they are met.
- Create and submit reports to the board on a regular basis for review.
- Oversee and monitor departmental resources, objectives and targets.
- Develop and implement financial strategies and plans that support the company's overall business objectives and growth targets.
- Conduct financial forecasting, budgeting, and risk analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Coordinate, procure, and manage insurance relevant to the company's operations.
- Analyse financial data and metrics to identify trends, opportunities and potential risks.
- Provide financial analysis and advice to the executive team and board of directors to support informed decision-making.
- Oversee all financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and treasury management.
- Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings.
- Establish and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
- Coordinate and manage the annual audit process with external auditors.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimise working capital, cash flow and liquidity.
- Manage relationships with banks, lenders and insurance brokers.
- Evaluate and secure financing options for business operations and growth initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards and corporate governance requirements.
- Implement and maintain robust internal control systems and risk management frameworks.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address regulatory issues and mitigate risks.
Line manage, coach and develop employees to improve skills, knowledge, and expertise, acting as a mentor through day-to-day tasks and wider projects. The financial team the person you will oversee consists of a Financial Controller, Credit Controller, Purchase Ledger, and a Finance Assistant ( Graduate )
- Manage the evaluation and development of employees through the PDR process.
- Manage any disciplinary, performance, training, development, medical or other employee issues in partnership with the HR Business Partner.
- Impart technical knowledge to staff.
Continuous Personal Development
- Attend events to keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge.
- Facilitate own development of soft skills and leadership skills by attending training events.
- Participate in the company PDR process.
- Ensure that the competency level required for this role is maintained by compliance with the job role training matrix and job description specification.
Skills & Qualifications
- Line Management experience , ideally teams 3-5 .
- ACA or equivalent.
- Delivering and presenting at board level.
- Year End and monthly reports for the board.
- Used to working with 3rd parties , Banks , Insurance firms .
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience within construction would be ideal but not necessary, as the current FD will be there to help with this part of the role.