In anticipation of a prolonged pweriod of growth, a reputable Professional Services firm in Warrington has partnered with Accountable Recruitment to source a Finance Director.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will be responsible for the company's financial systems, strategy, and statutory compliance. This will include overseeing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk management, acting as a key advisor to the board on commercial strategy and growth. They will be responsible for ensuring the Company operates appropriate accounting policies and build and lead the internal finance teams and manage external relationships, including auditors and banks/lenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Developing financial strategies to support business goals, growth, and profitability.
• Financial Reporting: Overseeing production of monthly management accounts, annual budgets, forecasts, and statutory accounts.
• Financial Controls & Compliance: Establishing internal controls, ensuring compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Team Leadership: Managing and developing the finance team.
• Cash Flow Management: Managing liquidity and banking relationships.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Board Advisory: Advising the board on financial performance and strategic initiatives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Professional Qualification: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience: Proven experience in a senior finance role, often 5-10+ years. Ideally with experience of managing range of banking relationships and working with external advisers and parties on potential investment events.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze data to guide long-term business decisions.
• Communication: Strong ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Leadership: Strong management skills to lead teams and influence at the board level.

Optional

• Experience of operating in a PE-backed environment including primary and secondary transactions (or any exit experience).
• Managing small M&A transactions including bank facilities and diligence/documentation review