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Finance Director
Leicestershire
Up to £175k per annum + benefits
As the Finance Director, your role will be to ensure the overall effective financial management, reporting, and systems oversight for the business, with reporting responsibilities to the parent company.
This is a strategic leadership role, focusing on driving financial performance, improving operational efficiencies, and supporting strategic growth through robust financial management, systems development, and data integrity.
The position will lead the data reconciliation project between the two loan management systems, managing the transition to a new, fully integrated loan management system, and overseeing the implementation of a new accounting system.
Accountabilities in a summary
- Successfully secure new debt facilities as required to support business growth and operational needs.
- Deliver accurate and timely cash flow forecasts and budgets to the Board and senior management.
- Strengthen MI capability to support business performance and growth.
- Maintain regulatory compliance and ensure timely submission of all required reports.
- Act as an FCA “approved person” (SMF3 Executive Director), upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
- Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to the Board and senior management.
- Ensure robust financial governance and compliance across all systems and processes.
- Deliver successful implementation of new loan management and accounting systems.
- Strengthen financial insight, control, and forecasting capability.
- Lead the finance department and contribute to the strategic direction of the Company.
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Background and skills required
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or at least 10 years of senior financial management experience.
- Proven experience in leading system transitions or data reconciliation projects.
- Experience implementing or managing loan management and accounting systems.
- Ability to direct staff and lead cross-functional project teams to resolve business issues.
- Strong understanding of financial control frameworks and data governance.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
- Proactive, hands-on leader with the ability to manage complex projects through to completion.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
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