Finance Director

Isca Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a commercially astute experienced accountant to join a fast-paced business as the Finance Director. 

This is a crucial role in the senior leadership team, the Finance Director will be integral to the financial and commercial strategy working closely with the newly appointed MD, and Group CFO as well as operational leaders. Your influence will shape profitability and facilitate growth.

This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility role where your expertise will directly drive performance, improvements and strategic decision‑making. You will enjoy working in a hands-on influential role within a people-focused business with big ambitions!

Finance Director – Responsibilities:

• Managing and leading the finance and accounting operations.
• Producing monthly financial statements for the business in a timely manner.
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns, monthly payroll and pension.
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
• Providing insightful reporting for local management and Group on a monthly basis.
• Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts.
• Ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Monitoring cash flow.
• Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Business partnering operational leaders to drive reduction in cost base, profitable growth and operational efficiency including pricing strategy, cost analysis, margins, etc
• Managing audits, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinating the preparation of regulatory reporting.

Finance Director – The Rewards:

Salary: £75,000 – £85,000pa
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, PMI, etc
Hours: Mon – Fri, 37.5hrs, 8:30am – 5pm
Location: In office

Finance Director – The Person:

• This role will suit a proactive, commercially astute qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) seeking a varied hands-on role with a growing SME manufacturing business.
• Proven track record of financial leadership experience and providing input to strategic decision making, experience of group structured businesses would be beneficial.
• Experience of budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting and analysis is essential; exposure to turnaround/restructuring scenarios would be useful.
• You will enjoy using your commercial skills – able to see the bigger picture and plan ahead whilst also being hands on to deliver effective change where needed.
• A natural problem-solver with excellent analytical skills you’ll be able to prioritise and meet deadlines in fast-paced businesses.
• You’ll be a first-rate communicator able to inspire, persuade and influence, with the ability to lead and positively manage and empower others to achieve.
• You will be a team player and enjoy working in a collaborative manner with colleagues at all levels in the group.
• Strong IT skills with experience of Sage 200 beneficial.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career with an employer that offers growth, a great culture and purpose, we want to hear from you!

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of something exciting!

We reserve the right to close this role early, so please don’t delay in submitting your CV, we will be in touch promptly to discuss the role and employer. For an informal discussion or further information please contact Jo at Isca Recruitment.

**Please note Isca Recruitment does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. We cannot process applications from individuals requiring sponsorship now or in the future.**

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Isca Recruitment Ltd provides services as an agency and an employment business. Isca Recruitment is an Exeter based boutique recruitment consultancy making the perfect match between client and candidate. Specialists in office support, accountancy and finance across the South West.