Finance Director

Simpson Judge are exclusively partnered with an SME in Runcorn in their search for a Finance Director. Supporting the CFO, the Finance Director will oversee the full finance function, including managing a team of 9 and deliver strategic commercial insights and guidance to the SLT. This role is full time on site.

Locations: Runcorn (on site)

Salary: £70,000-£80,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the daily financial operations across two companies, ensuring efficient and robust processes.
• Production of monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis against forecasts and insightful commentary for board reporting.
• Overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts, acting as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Review and authorisation of client payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls and timelines.
• Working closely with the Credit Control team to ensure prompt collection of aged debt and resolution of outstanding balances.
• Acting as a financial partner, offering strategic insight and high quality financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring all statutory returns are completed and submitted accurately and on time, in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining full compliance with SRA accounting rules, keeping accurate records and liaising effectively with auditors.
• Overseeing purchase ledger and associated payment processes, ensuring strong financial controls are upheld.
• Overseeing the timely and accurate processing of weekly payroll and pension submissions.
• Supporting the annual insurance renewal process and ensuring accuracy and completion of all regulatory submissions.

Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified.
• Proven experience in a hands on, senior financial leadership role.
• Experience of SRA Accounts Rules would be beneficial.
• Oversight of R&D activities, including cost tracking and tax credit optimisation, ideally within a service or regulated industry.