Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsKey Leadership role for fast growth UK businessBased in HertfordshireAbout Our ClientAn established, niche UK business services organisation.Job DescriptionContributing to strategic business planning and building financial budgets in accordance with strategies developedMonitoring and interpreting cash flow positions and predicting future trendsInterpreting and presenting financial information, including management reporting in respect of financial performance, and using outputs to produce short- and long-term financial forecastsDeveloping strong relationships with the commercial and operational business leaders, providing robust challenge, insight and supportPlaying a critical role in ensuring financial and investment plans are aligned with business objectives and goalsDelivering the professionalisation of the finance function, ensuring a robust control framework that supports the growth of the businessEnsuring that appropriate systems and processes are put in place (both within the finance function itself and in other related areas of the business) to cope with the business' present needs and evolving such systems and processes to meet future requirementsPreparation and presentation of reporting to the Board; continued development and upgrading of the business's MI to aid management decision making, forward planning and support delivery of the business planOwnership of the Company's banking relationship and day-to-day banking, negotiating / arranging appropriate banking facilities to meet the requirements of the business, ensuring compliance with banking facility agreementsIdentifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities which support the businesses strategy for growthOversight of external auditing processes and other outsourced finance functionsCommunicating regularly and proactively with the PE investors about the company's performance and forecastsThe Successful ApplicantThe ideal candidate will have a background within a similar sized growing SME and have a proven track record in a finance leadership role. You will have strong commercial acumen, drive and ambition with the ability to be hands on and work with a small leadership team. Excellent communication skills are essential as well as the ability to manage relationships with investors and wider business. Experience of M&A would be advantageous.You will have the ability to manage, develop and mentor a small team and be forward thinking and strategic with the ability to work at pace, autonomously. This role would be suitable for a Head of Finance/Finance Director looking for their first step into a CFO role. Private Equity experience is not essential for this role but working within a small business where you have had autonomy will be highly desirable.What's on OfferBase salary circa £120,000 - £130,000 + Bens + EquityContactLuisa DiamantQuote job refJN-072024-6487706Phone number+44 1727 73 0146Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorFinancial Director / CFOSectorTechnology & TelecomsLocationHertfordshireContract typePermanentConsultant nameLuisa DiamantConsultant phone+44 1727 73 0146Job referenceJN-072024-6487706
