Finance Director

A new role has arisen with our highly successful, established and expanding Wirral based client. Our client is a short commute from Liverpool with great public transport links. You will be working in modern, prestigious offices with an extensive employee benefits list- making this business a great "employer of choice"!! Our client are looking for a permanent Finance Director to join their team.

Job Purpose

• To manage the Company’s financial requirements operating strictly within the FCA’s Regulatory framework.
• To manage the day-to-day financial responsibilities of the Company and development of the Finance Team, ensuring all members contribute effectively.
• To give financial input to the board on strategic and commercial decisions.

Overview of Responsibilities

• As an Approved Person for the Company, to understand and comply with the FCA’s Statement of Principles and Code of Practice.
• To ensure we comply with FCA’s principles for the Business and Statements of Principle for Approved Persons and Code of Practice, liaising with Compliance as necessary.
• Development of accounting procedures and controls in relation to trade creditors / purchases, trade debtors / sales transaction cycles and other accounting areas.
• Provide financial expertise re. FCA regulatory requirements, ensuring the Company meets its obligations.
• Management and development of Navision accounting software application, including management reporting facility.
• Production and review of monthly Management Accounts against budget
• Review and production of balance sheet reconciliations.
• To control and monitor month-end procedures.
• To control, monitor and report on FCA financial requirements.
• Preparation of companies’ draft financial statements.
• To manage and develop the Finance Team.
• To organise and liaise with external auditors to ensure the smooth running of audits.
• Development of the accounting procedures and process documents.
• To hold regular finance meetings with the company MD
• To provide financial advice and management information (MI), supporting the MD and other board directors as required.
• To comply at all times with the requirements of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and FCA Rules.
• To understand and comply with, Quality Management Systems Procedures.
• To review own job description, at least annually, updating as necessary in conjunction with HR.

Experience / Skills

• Qualified Accountant.
• Experience of working within a similar environment would be preferable.
• Knowledge of Navision Accounting software package is highly desirable.
• Experience of implementing accounting software systems and packages.
• In depth knowledge of FCA Regulations, gained over a period of 3 years, in a similar environment.
• Ability to motivate self and influence others.
• Excellent Communications skills.
• Flexible in personal approach.
• Problem Solving.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience and you are interested, please email a copy of your CV to admin@jfrecruit.co.uk.

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