Finance Director

Finance Director
£100,000 - £120,000 + benefits & remote working
 
Are you a commercially astute Finance Director looking to make an impact in a remote first Software business? Our client, a leader in their field, and well positioned to continue to accelerate their growth, is exclusively partnered with Aila to recruit a Finance Director to join their team permanently.
 
About the Company:

• Turnover: c.£30m and looking to grow through contract acquisition.
• The UK’s market leader in its field, and well positioned to scale
• SaaS business with continuous growth since inception

 
The Role:
The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee the company's financial operations and providing commercial insights to support strategic decision-making. Key areas of focus include managing budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis, and fostering strong cross-departmental partnerships to ensure financial performance aligns with business goals.
 
Additionally, the role will develop and maintain a robust control environment, collaborating closely with the CFO and CEO to offer strategic insights and guidance.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 

• Ensure the timely delivery of monthly management reports and financial statements
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and lead the annual audit process
• Lead the financial planning and analysis functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy
• Provide commercial insights and analysis to inform the development and execution of business strategies
• Drive cost control initiatives and create strategies to improve profit margins
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue streams and reduce operational costs
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering continuous improvement in processes and performance
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, reporting standards, and internal controls
• Develop and manage financial systems, models, and policies to support the business's evolving needs

 
The Ideal Candidate:
 

• Qualified Accountant and proven senior finance leader with a proactive mindset
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to connect financial outcomes with business strategy
• Advanced financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Ambitious and forward thinker who embraces and adapts well to change
• Confident and assuring individual with the ability to lead a small finance team
• Ideally prior experience with Dynamics 365

 
What they Offer:
 

• Competitive salary: £100,000 - £120,000
• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Remote working with some UK travel
• Opportunity to get involved in strategic operations as a hands-on FD

 
How to Apply:
We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information.
 
About Aila Recruitment:
Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our candidates' ongoing development.
 
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