Finance Director

Location

Hertfordshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Finance Director
Hertfordshire (Hybrid, 2 days a week in office)
£100,000 – £120,000 + bonus + excellent benefits

The Company

A Finance Director is sought by a leading international education group. This long-established organisation provides learning for membership bodies around the world and is responsible for services delivery in B2B markets. Integral to on-going success is financial stability and direction with continual process improvements. As a result, the group seeks a Finance Director to manage a small team and provide financial leadership to the growing group.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Director

Developing effective relationships with other Departments and the Board of Directors

Drive efficiencies in the month-end process and managing a small finance team

Completing the monthly financial statements and accounts, including month end and year end consolidated reports, balance sheet reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance for all subsidiaries and JV’s

Prepare and present financial information papers for the Senior Management Team

Managing the team to ensure timely and accurate preparation of weekly cashflow forecasts

Supporting the preparation and updating of monthly commercial/ financial budgeting/ forecasting

Developing best-practice and driving an iterative increase to efficiency and management information

Year End Audit pack and Statutory Accounts preparation, including liaising with External Auditors

Oversee the treasury function, including all banking, investment and payment systems

Reviews all tax computations including the quarterly VAT reconciliation, return and payment, ensuring that the PESM has been applied appropriately

Oversee the facilities management function ensuring smooth operation of day to day operations

Desirable Skills & Attributes of the Finance Director

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Experience within either an education business or membership body would be highly advantageous

Previous experience in senior leadership post in small/medium organisation

Understanding and knowledge of Board and sub-committee requirements

Comprehensive understanding of zero, exempt and irrecoverable VAT

Experience working in a similar role for a small not-for-profit organisation

Experience of international business would be useful (China would be particularly useful)

Hands on experience using, managing and developing Sage 200

Applications only considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.

Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our divisions include Accounting & Finance; Legal Operations; HR – Human Resources & Personnel; IT – Information Technology; Pfi/PPP & FM; Procurement & Purchasing; Project Management & PMO; Sales & Marketing.

Keywords: finance director, not-for-profit, membership body, head of finance, financial controller, financial management

Ref: BHJOB3543_5789

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Salary

£100k - £120k per annum