Alexander Kaye Recruitment are working with a growing SME business based Nottinghamshire. The role is reporting directly into the owner/board and is ideal for a qualified accountant with strong interpersonal skills. The Finance Director is responsible for leading the financial management and strategic financial planning of the business. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Finance Director will ensure the company maintains strong financial controls, delivers accurate financial reporting, supports commercial decision-making, and drives sustainable profitable growth. Within an SME environment, this role combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial management, requiring the ability to operate at both board and operational levels
. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and implement the company's financial strategy aligned with business objectives. Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and senior leadership team. Support business growth initiatives, investment opportunities, and strategic projects. Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making. Evaluate business risks and opportunities from a financial perspective. Financial Management Lead all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Review and ensure accurate monthly management accounts. Produce accurate board reports. Monitor financial performance against budgets and KPIs. Ensure adequate working capital and treasury management. Manage company banking relationships and funding arrangements. Oversee foreign currency exposure where applicable. Financial Control & Compliance Maintain robust financial controls and processes. Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, tax legislation, and statutory requirements. Manage statutory accounts preparation. Work Closely with our external accountants for year end and taxes. Oversee Corporation Tax, VAT, payroll taxes, and other regulatory returns. Ensure accurate maintenance of accounting records. Commercial Support Provide financial insight into pricing, margins, profitability, and product performance. Analyse customer, product, and channel profitability. Drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency and profitability. Work closely with department heads to improve budget ownership and accountability. Cash Flow and Working Capital Manage daily and long-term cash flow requirements. Monitor debtors, creditors, inventory levels, and working capital metrics. Develop strategies to optimise cash generation and financial performance. Ensure appropriate funding is available to support business operations and growth
. Team Leadership Lead, develop, and motivate the finance team Establish clear objectives and performance measures. Identify training and development opportunities. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and commercial awareness. Support succession planning within the finance function. Systems and Process Improvement Drive financial systems improvements and digital transformation initiatives. Ensure efficient financial reporting processes. Support Sage 200 and business intelligence system development. Implement best practice processes and controls across the organisation. HR & Payroll Work Closely with our external HR to support in house HR communication and admin. Attend virtual monthly HR review meetings. Review and authorise monthly payroll processed by our external payroll company. Review and authorise P11D submissions.
Person Specification Experience & Qualifications Essential Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Senior finance leadership experience. Experience within an SME environment. Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning expertise. Strong cash flow management experience. Experience managing external accountants and statutory compliance. Proven experience leading and developing finance teams. Desirable Manufacturing, distribution, retail, e-commerce, digital or supply chain experience. Sage 200 and business systems improvement experience. Experience with IOSS and OSS. Key Skills and Competencies Strategic thinking Commercial acumen Leadership and team development Communication and influencing skills Stakeholder management Process improvement mindset SME-Specific Expectations In addition to strategic leadership responsibilities, the Finance Director will be expected to maintain a hands-on approach, becoming actively involved in operational finance activities where necessary. The successful candidate will be comfortable working within a fast-paced SME environment and capable of balancing strategic planning with day-to-day execution. Keywords: Financial Director/Financial Controller/FD/FC/Nottingham/NG1/NG2/NG3/NG4/NG5/NG6/Management Accountant
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At Alexander Kaye Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive team culture and a strong focus on work-life balance. Our Nottingham-based firm provides flexible working arrangements, comprehensive study support for ACA/ACCA qualifications, and a personal progression plan, ensuring that our employees have the resources and opportunities to thrive in their careers while enjoying a fulfilling work environment.
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