Finance Director

Finance Director

We are working exclusively with an exciting, expanding Live Events production company. The company is now in the next stage of expansion and as such requires a Finance Director to take control of the financial function of the organisation. This will involve working closely with the Managing Director and board of directors, planning and executing the financial strategy as the organisation moves into the next phase of its development, which includes international growth.

There is an established and successful financial team who manage the daily financial tasks and, as Finance Director, you will oversee this department as well as working closely with the organisation’s external accountants and auditors. Your ability to convey complex financial issues to non-financial colleagues will be highly valued, as will your experience of implementing and managing system change.

You will enjoy utilizing your ability to switch from the daily micro-detail to a helicopter strategy view, and as Finance Director, you will have full understanding, with the ability to explain, the end to end business impact of proposals, ideas and solutions. Your laser-like focus will allow you the pay acute attention to all the details, and to get things done in this fast-paced and ever-changing environment. This is a great opportunity to join the company as Finance Director as it goes from strength to strength, and you will

This brief overview gives a flavour of the nature of the role and the requirements of the organisation and your role as Finance Director. This is a key hire in the next stage of the company’s story and offers the right person an amazing opportunity to be a huge influence and to benefit from the exciting growth opportunities. 

Essential Requirements:

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified.

At least 5 years of post-qualified experience in a similar role.

Commercially astute, dynamic, articulate and technically strong.

An influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

High integrity and openness combined with a commitment to good governance.

Experience in Standard Costing.

Experience of working for an SME during high growth.

Experience in Multisite International businesses.

Demonstrable experience of building and developing finance teams.

In-depth knowledge of Sage.

Please write to us outlining your skills, motivations and requirements to register your interest in learning more about this opportunity.