Finance Director

A Finance Director is sort for a privately owned car retail operation in the Essex. Experience in the retail automotive industry is essential and a formal accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/FCCA). 




Duties;

• Provide leadership to the company’s finance and accounting strategy, to optimise the company’s financial performance and strategic position;
• Control the company’s accounting function;
• Contribute to the development of company strategy, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate, and providing financial analysis and guidance on activities, plans, targets and business drivers;
• To effectively manage the performance of the accounts team by carrying out reviews and ensuring objectives are cascaded throughout the department;
• Work with senior teams to grow the business, formulating strategies and plans;
• Oversee, review and adhere to the budgets for each business department;
• To ensure the accurate and timely preparation of management accounts;
• Any other reasonable duties assigned by management.

Responsibilities;

• Form a close working relationship with the directors, other senior executives, and non-executives;
• Ensure that the company’s financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth;
• Responsible for the company’s cash management policies;
• Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met;
• Monitor cash flow, accounts and other financial transactions;
• To manage and oversee the preparation of all statutory returns and the management of company pension schemes;

Person Specification:

• Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification.
• Exceptional communications skills at all levels;
• Strong IT skills.
• Ability to handle high levels of pressure;
• High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.