Finance Director
- Recruiter
- WH Finance Ltd
- Location
- Leicester, Leicestershire
- Salary
- £70000 - £90000/annum
- Posted
- 22 Mar 2019
- Closes
- 22 Mar 2019
- Ref
- 1107290442
- Job role
- Finance director
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Director
Our client is a well established motor retail business representing prestigious and stylish car brands and they are now looking to recruit a commercially astute Finance Director to work closely with the current Board members in helping to drive the strategy and growth of the business.
Job Duties:
* Assist with Group-wide budgeting.
* Ensure that all of the company's financial practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation.
* Analyse the financial climate and market trends to assist senior management in creating strategic plans for the future.
* Interpret complex financial information and provide updates and information as required
* Monitor cash flow, and produce forecasts.
* Produce accounts, and other financial transactions and KPIs.
* Supervise financial assistants and other employees in the facilitation of day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, etc.
* Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis.
* Conduct analysis to make forecasts and report to the Board.
* Seek out methods and practices to minimise financial risk.
* Contract auditing services to ensure financial monitoring is up-to-date.
* Create and maintain relationships with service providers and contractors, including banking institutions and accountants.
* Update and implement financial policies, procedures and controls.
* Contribute to the strategic management of the Board by developing and maintaining strategies that encompass the Finance Department.
* To lead on the financial aspects of any strategic projects aimed at achieving growth of the organisation.
* Monitor and control the quality and cost-effectiveness of services provided by the department to ensure high standards and value for money.
* Staff Management/Deployment - To lead and manage the Finance team by establishing excellent ongoing working relationships with team and with other departments.
* Drive the financial planning of the company by analysing its performance and risks.
* Retain constant awareness of the company’s financial position (including working capital management) and act proactively to prevent problems.
* Manage and oversee the Group’s finance IT system.
* Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel.
* Conduct analysis to make forecasts and report to the Board.
* Establish and implement a training program for new finance employees.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven experience as a Director of Finance, or a Senior Manager within the finance function looking to progress in their career.
Experience of the Motor Retail Industry is essential.
In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices
Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting
An analytical mind with a strategic ability
Excellent organisational, development and leadership skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
This is a great opportunity to join a successful regional business at an excitig time of growth. A generous starting salary and benefits package is on offer and interviews are ongoing so apply now
Job Duties:
* Assist with Group-wide budgeting.
* Ensure that all of the company's financial practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation.
* Analyse the financial climate and market trends to assist senior management in creating strategic plans for the future.
* Interpret complex financial information and provide updates and information as required
* Monitor cash flow, and produce forecasts.
* Produce accounts, and other financial transactions and KPIs.
* Supervise financial assistants and other employees in the facilitation of day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, etc.
* Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis.
* Conduct analysis to make forecasts and report to the Board.
* Seek out methods and practices to minimise financial risk.
* Contract auditing services to ensure financial monitoring is up-to-date.
* Create and maintain relationships with service providers and contractors, including banking institutions and accountants.
* Update and implement financial policies, procedures and controls.
* Contribute to the strategic management of the Board by developing and maintaining strategies that encompass the Finance Department.
* To lead on the financial aspects of any strategic projects aimed at achieving growth of the organisation.
* Monitor and control the quality and cost-effectiveness of services provided by the department to ensure high standards and value for money.
* Staff Management/Deployment - To lead and manage the Finance team by establishing excellent ongoing working relationships with team and with other departments.
* Drive the financial planning of the company by analysing its performance and risks.
* Retain constant awareness of the company’s financial position (including working capital management) and act proactively to prevent problems.
* Manage and oversee the Group’s finance IT system.
* Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel.
* Conduct analysis to make forecasts and report to the Board.
* Establish and implement a training program for new finance employees.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven experience as a Director of Finance, or a Senior Manager within the finance function looking to progress in their career.
Experience of the Motor Retail Industry is essential.
In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices
Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting
An analytical mind with a strategic ability
Excellent organisational, development and leadership skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
This is a great opportunity to join a successful regional business at an excitig time of growth. A generous starting salary and benefits package is on offer and interviews are ongoing so apply now