Finance Director in St Albans

Finance Director at Innkeeper LLC

Finance Director | St. Albans | Full Time | Recruitment Agency

£90k + bonus and benefits associated with a senior director position

About the role

The Finance Controller/Director (FD) will be a key member of the executive Board and management teams, responsible for overseeing all financial strategy, planning, and reporting of the company. The FD will drive the company\’s financial and taxation strategies, manage financial risks, and ensure the financial health of the business. In addition, the FD will play a lead role in internal audit and compliance, particularly in respect of the business temporary labour pay and bill arrangements. An audit background and/or experience in the recruitment sector may be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company\’s financial, capital and taxation strategies.
• Key contributor to all business strategy and planning activities.
• Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the business owners, the Board, and the executive team.
• Develop a business culture of profit and loss ownership and accountability.
• Drive profitable growth and profit improvement activities.
• Financial review of all tenders for new business and contractual terms of new business.

Financial Management

• Lead the team responsible for the company\’s financial operations, including accounting, tax, and treasury.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, banking, and investment activities.
• Optimise the company\’s capital structure and funding strategies.
• Negotiate and comply with key business contracts.
• Procure and manage service contracts for significant business expenditure lines.

Audit and Compliance Activities

• Develop a right-first-time approach to weekly pay and bill temporary labour delivery.
• Ensure consistent and robust audit and compliance of all supply chain and outsourcing.
• Ensure robust internal financial processes and internal controls.
• Manage all external audit requirements and responses.
• Always ensure taxation compliance.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Oversee internal controls and audit processes.
• Manage all business insurance arrangements.

Leadership and Team Management

• Active member of the Board/Senior executive team.
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall business objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain relationships with investors, banks, auditors, and other financial and advisory stakeholders.
• Represent the company in financial negotiations and discussions.

Operational Efficiency

• Implement and manage financial systems and processes.
• Drive operational efficiencies to enhance profitability.
• Lead on optimising business workflows and selecting suitable systems to support all operational workflows.
• Own all business system relationships and contracts.

Qualifications and Experience

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent.
• 5+ years demonstrable experience as a CFO/FD or other appropriate senior financial leadership role.
• Experienced Board member, including demonstrable business strategy experience.
• Audit and compliance background useful but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Strategic mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with IT and systems strategic leadership.
• Experience in support services strategy and leadership.

Personal Specification

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a finance team.
• Strategic Thinking: Capable of developing and executing financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
• Integrity: Elevated level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to a fast‑paced, dynamic work environment.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

Apply now if you are a strategic and financially driven leader ready to deliver impact at Finance Director level.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance