Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and provide regular forecasts, including analysis of financial performance and identification of potential risks and opportunities.
• Internal Controls: Develop and maintain robust internal controls and processes to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow, including working capital management and treasury functions.
• Audit: Coordinate and manage the annual external audit process and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Tax Compliance: Oversee the preparation and submission of all tax filings, including VAT, corporation tax, and other statutory returns.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Financial Strategy: Provide strategic financial guidance to the executive team, supporting decision-making and long-term planning.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and financial reporting capabilities.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Support various ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as required by the Finance Director and senior management.