Finance Director

I am recruiting an interim Finance Director on behalf of a market leading business in Cambridge. The role is being offered on a 9 month, fixed term contract basis. 
Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Director will be a board member and may also be required to serve on the board's of it's subsidiary companies. You will support the CEO in the development and delivery of group strategies as well as have overall control and responsibility for all financial aspects of the groups strategy and operations.
Duties include;
* Leading the quarterly forecasting process and presenting the forecast to the board
* Cash management, including short term forecasting, managing drawdowns/repayments of the credit facility provided by the shareholder
* Working closely with SMT colleagues to ensure rigorous cost control and purchasing controls
* Leading the monthly management reporting process, including detailed review and oversight of the draft accounts and preparation of the monthly finance report
* Oversight of the monthly payroll process and approval of the payroll which is outsourced
* Review of balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis, lead resolution of any issues arising
* Management of the finance team, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing and reporting
* Provide high level financial and management accounting leadership for the group
* Form a close and effective working relationship with the Chairman, CEO, Directors and other members of the Senior Management Team in formulating strategies and delivering plans to grow the business
* Contribute fully to the development of group strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions, providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans and targets
* Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with all stakeholders
* Provide leadership to the boards finance and accounting strategy, to optimise the groups financial performance and strategic position
* Deputise for the CEO if required 
The successful candidate will be qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent and will be driven, able to work at pace and also get into the detail. 
Whilst initially offered as a 9 month contract, there is a possibility that the role could become permanent in the future. 
The role is due to start late February and is offered on a hybrid basis.