Finance Director

Kate John Associates are working exclusively on this exciting Finance Director mandate with a Bristol based organisation who are passionate about making a social difference. This role is hybrid with 3 days required in the office.

Whilst run as a commercial business, all profits are reinvested into the organisation (which directly serves the community) or goes straight back into the City supporting causes such as social care.

Reporting to the Managing Director, and as an integral member of the Board and Executive team, the role is accountable for the leadership and management of Finance, Governance & Risk, IT and Procurement functions. This includes financial strategy, financial management, risk management, technology, data and reporting, internal audit, and company governance.

The role also acts as Company Secretary.

Financial Responsibilities Include;

• Provide the Board and Executive team with timely advice and guidance with which to make key decisions re risk appraisals and the financial health of the business.
• Provide oversight and monitoring of the company’s financial risks and associated systems and controls.
• Evaluate key business opportunities that will contribute to the organisation’s short and long-term business goals.
• Develop the annual financial business plan, in partnership with the Managing Director.
• Ensure that all monthly financial reporting and forecasting is produced accurately and on time.
• Ensure relationships with relevant key stakeholders are maintained within the provision of key financial insights.
• Train budget holders in appropriate levels of financial management and control.
• Ensure that all legal financial reporting requirements are adhered to.

Experience required

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with significant senior level leadership level experience in Finance and business performance.
• We are open to considering candidates who are looking for their first move into a Finance Director role (from an FC or Head of Finance role) assuming you can demonstrate the breadth of experience required.
• Equally keen to consider experienced profiles who are looking for a change and are inspired by our social ethos.
• Experience of leading and inspiring/developing a team.
• Strong core financial acumen and technical finance skill set; ability to provide guidance to the business to optimise its investments and make sound financial decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain credibility with senior colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise work, project manage and be very detail oriented - highly organised.
• Superior oral and written communication skills required, with an ability to communicate technical finance components to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to structure influential and highly effective written documents.
• A team player, demonstrating honesty, openness and integrity.
• A good sense of humour.