Sheridan Maine
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering on an exclusive basis with a well-established and values-led organisation in Dorset who are seeking an experienced Finance Director to join their senior leadership team.
Hybrid working – 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH
Working closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, you will have the opportunity to shape financial strategy, influence key organisational decisions and support long-term sustainability.
With responsibility for both operational and strategic finance, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact, from strengthening financial processes and developing the finance team, through to supporting investment decisions, treasury management and future growth plans.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing insight, challenge and financial expertise across the organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, providing commercial insight and financial guidance
- Leading the development and delivery of the organisation’s financial strategy
- Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, statutory accounts and financial reporting
- Presenting financial performance and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders and Board-level committees
- Managing relationships with external auditors and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Strengthening financial processes, controls and systems, identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and automation
- Supporting investment, treasury and property-related financial management, including oversight of a significant investment portfolio
- Providing leadership, coaching and development to the finance team
We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with proven experience leading a finance function within a complex organisation. You will have strong technical accounting knowledge combined with the ability to operate strategically, influence decision-making and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be a confident and collaborative leader, comfortable challenging and advising at senior level, with a track record of improving processes, developing teams and delivering insight that supports organisational success.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Finance Director who is looking for an influential role where they can make a real impact.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
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