Finance Director / Head of Finance (FTC)

Finance Director / Head of Finance - Real Estate - 6m FTC Initially - City of London - c£100k+

We are on the hunt for a hands-on, forward-thinking, entrepreneurial and dynamic Finance Director / Head of Finance, Senior Finance Manager, with ACCA/ACA qualifications and demonstrable experience in accountancy and financial controls, to join our client, a rapid-growth real estate / corporate hospitality organisation in Central London.

A strategic mindset, solid business acumen, hands-on responsibility for financial reporting, forecasting and budget preparation, cost and revenue analysis and an intricate understanding of P&L is what we’re looking for; together with excellent communication skills, a professional demeanour and the ability and tenacity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and client-focused environment.

The opportunity: This is initially a 6+ month assignment with a view to converting to a permanent role. Long-term, this role has the potential to lead into an MD position in the future, so we’re looking for someone who is eager to develop into a full business leadership role. This will suit a commercially-astute individual who will shape business strategy, investment decisions and capital allocation and support acquisitions and business growth.

Key responsibilities as the Finance Director will include:

• Owning the financial strategy and operating model
• Aligning growth plans with profitability objectives
• Leading budgets and forecasting
• Strengthening cashflow management
• Producing management accounts and Board packs, delivering incisive commentary and forward-looking insight
• Upgrading finance processes, automating workflows and improving NetSuite configuration and reporting
• Managing property-related finance (business rates, lease terms, commercial negotiations etc.)
• Leading M&A finance
• Partnering cross-functionally (Sales, Ops and IT teams)

And much more.

What we’re looking for:

• ACCA or ACA qualified
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Maths or similar
• Demonstrable senior level experience in accountancy / financial management (c7+ years)
• Success in Senior Finance Manager, Head of Finance or Finance Director roles
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on and strategic
• Experience in presenting to senior leadership and Board and influencing strategic decisions
• Experienced in forecasting, budgeting and cashflow processes
• Budget-holder engagement and management with the ability to build relationships and understand, challenges and support their financial plans
• Experienced in monitoring and performance tracking
• Understanding and experience of cost and revenue analysis
• Previous involvement in business transformation projects, system implementations or process management
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong IT literacy including Advanced MS Excel
• Experience with NetSuite
• Focused, organised, self-motivated, flexible and dynamic nature
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Desire to go above and beyond
• Available imminently and able to commit to a 6+ month FTC with a view to leading on to a permanent role

Interested in this Finance Director role?

If this sounds like the role for you and you have the demonstrable experience, qualifications and skills we’re looking for, then do not hesitate! Please submit your CV ASAP, quoting ‘CP - Finance Director - City of London’

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