Interim FD

Salary: £500 - £700

Location: Slough

Type: Full-Time

Reference: RDPL

Our client, a privately owned business services company in the media space, are now looking to recruit a truly hands FD who is capable of driving systems and operational improvements as the business prepares itself for its next stage of growth.

Profile

  • An experienced FD or FC with experience working in SMEs.
  • A big picture thinker able to use your experience to support growth plans, designing and implementing processes
  • A fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
  • Appreciative of the fact that communication and stakeholder management skills are just as important as technical ability
  • Able to communicate with non-financial people
  • An experienced and effective manager
  • Excellent IT skills


Responsibilities

  • Working closely with the MD and Leadership Team to define and implement financial and commercial strategy
  • Leading the finance team to ensure timely preparation of budgeting cycles, financial reports, and management accounting
  • Preparation & delivery of monthly financial reports at Leadership Team meetings
  • Encouraging the finance team to partner in a variety of ways with other departments to build relationships and encourage new thinking
  • Management of external audit and owning banking relationships
  • Writing, evolving and embedding accounting procedure and relevant compliance
  • Assisting with all financial contracts with both suppliers and clients to ensure the business is both protected and well positioned


We know that diverse recruitment practices start with us. We encourage and celebrate applicants regardless of race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, disability, marital status, pregnancy and maternity or socioeconomic background. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace by ensuring a diverse pool of talent, eliminating unlawful discrimination and recruiting the best person for each role. We review our practices on equality and diversity regularly.

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FD Direct Limited (trading as Equity FD, Equity FC, Equity Interim and Equity Chair) has ceased trading.

Please direct any enquiries to swm-team@btguk.com