Finance Director

West Lancashire based with only 1 day required in the office

c.£90,000-£100,000 plus Bonus and Car

Axon Moore are exclusively retained on an exciting Finance Director search for a Leading Professional Services business based in the Wigan area.

The successful Finance Director will be a No.1 to an incredibly strong finance team and work alongside/business partner the Managing Director to take the business forward.

The key responsibilities for this role will include:
* Ensure the delivery of financial accounts, monitoring performance, reviewing actual to budget, and controlling the forecasting process.
* Liaise with the external auditors during year end process
* Build and solidify third party relationships to ensure compliance, regulatory and statutory requirements and standards are adhered to, including auditors, banks, suppliers and advisors.
* Drive the implementation of forward-thinking, strategic business plans in partnership with the Managing Director to enable growth.
* Risk Management: Maintaining regulatory financial policies and procedures to ensure effective financial management. Carry out detailed financial analysis of the main drivers and risks of the business’s success.
* Lead and manage team of 10 Accounts professionals including training and appraisals
* Manage all accounting functions across multiple departments, utilising extensive and exemplary accounting competencies.

Whether you come from a Legal or Professional/Financial Services sector, a forward thinking, strategic leader with exceptional stakeholder management skills is essential to succeed in this role.

You will ideally be a technically strong, practice trained ACA/ACCA however CIMA will be considered with relevant sector experience.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience to take on this role, please get in touch as soon as possible.