Finance Director

Harper May is currently working with a Leading Financial Services Firm based in Central London. They are looking for a Finance Director to join their team. The company offers individual plans in the areas of savings, retirement and rural/credit protection plans, helping customers to prepare for life's challenges and opportunities today, tomorrow and for many years to come.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial operations reporting to group CFO
• Manage the finance team to meet month end reporting requirements
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Assist in accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Supports budget and forecasting activities.
• Monitors and analyses department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions as needed.
• Development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Support Director with special projects and workflow process improvements as required.
• Manage the accounting team.

Qualifications/Skills

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified or equivalent
• Proven experience in finance management.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Auditing experience.
• Compliance oriented.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Analytical skills.