Finance Director

Reporting to the CFO, the Finance Director will join the senior leadership team and be responsible for the financial oversight of the business, providing strategic direction of the finance function of the group. As well as being responsible for the production of monthly and annual PLC reporting & auditing, preparing all financial statements, management accounts, cash-flow forecasts.

This is a pivotal role and vital to the future success of the business and will work closely with the owners in driving the business forward.

Key Duties include:

• Set and adhere to strict PLC reporting timetable for interim and year end reporting, Annual report, AGM. Communicate and co-ordinate with all stakeholders.
• Produce the annual report along with Executive director statements with guidance for the PR company.
• Maintain the companies risk register and document ESG (SCR) activity.
• Under take all Company Secretarial duties.
• Produce monthly financial board meeting pack to include detailed commentary, KPI and other adhoc information as requested in a timely manner.
• Oversee Monthly management reporting, P&L, Balance Sheet, financial and margin analysis
• Prepare annual statutory accounts and tax computations.
• Assist the CFO with PLC reporting requirements.
• Manage external stakeholders such as investors, banks, lawyers, accountants/auditors, broker and PR company as required
• Develop a broad set of KPI's to analyse Franchisees sales and profit performance.
• Development of IT systems to obtain operational efficiencies.
• Oversee all functions and initiating good practices.
• Manage a finance team including mentoring and performance reviews.
• Produce and analyse accounting information to provide insight and influence potential changes.
• Responsible for the budget planning, quarterly for forecasting and cashflow.
• Leadership and development of the Finance team.
• Maintain internal control safeguards and risk management.
• Maintain robust budget and forecast information.