Finance Director – An ambitious accountant to join a growing SME business near Exeter, Devon.
Finance Director – Duties
- Responsible for the day‑to‑day finance function including managing and mentoring a team of two.
- Collaborating with the board, providing financial leadership, commercial insights and strategic input to ensure the financial health, stability and growth of the business; developing 5‑year projections for the business and delivering monthly MI reporting.
- Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and identifying working capital requirements.
- Supporting and business partnering budget holders/department managers, helping build financial understanding, challenging as needed as well as ensuring accurate cost allocations and identifying cost reduction opportunities.
- Responsible for monthly group financial reporting and year‑end accounts, ensuring accuracy and validity of all financial records.
- Maintaining and improving finance processes and controls across the business.
- Financial modelling for new opportunities and projects, ensuring financial viability, highlighting risks and accounting requirements.
- Delivering financial analysis to improve financial understanding and profitability where possible.
Finance Director – The Rewards
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000pa + benefits including onsite parking, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, etc.
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 5pm
Location: In office, near Exeter
Finance Director – The Person
- This role will suit a proactive, commercially astute accountant seeking a varied hands‑on role with a growing SME, we are keen to hear from individuals with proven financial leadership experience and experience of strategic decision making in SME product‑driven businesses.
- You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA), with the relevant operational finance experience.
- You will enjoy using your commercial skills – able to see the bigger picture and plan ahead whilst also being hands‑on to ensure the timely delivery of monthly reports.
- A natural problem‑solver with excellent analytical skills you’ll be able to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced business.
- You’ll be a first‑rate communicator able to inspire, persuade and influence, with the ability to lead and positively manage and empower others to achieve.
- You will be a team player and enjoy working in a collaborative manner with colleagues at all levels in the business.
- Strong IT skills with experience of Sage 200 beneficial.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career with an employer that offers growth, a great culture and purpose, we want to hear from you!
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of something exciting!
We reserve the right to close this role early, so please don’t delay in submitting your CV, we will be in touch promptly to discuss the role and employer. For an informal discussion or further information please contact Jo at Isca Recruitment.
Visa sponsorship: Please note Isca Recruitment does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. We cannot process applications from individuals requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Isca Recruitment Ltd provides services as an agency and an employment business. Isca Recruitment is an Exeter based boutique recruitment consultancy making the perfect match between client and candidate. Specialists in office support, accountancy and finance across the South West.
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