Financial Director

As a result of our significant growth and expansion into the US, Clarify are looking to hire a Finance Director to join the team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading a team in a fast-growing business, experience in streamlining processes and working at a strategic level. The Finance Director will be responsible for reporting, forecasting, planning, and accounting under generally accepted accounting principles. This role will have direct reports from the Finance, IT and Facilities team.

The primary purpose of this role is to lead and direct the financial responsibilities of Clarify. The Finance Director has responsibility for managing financial sustainability, driving financial performance & maximising ROI. The role will provide strategic financial advice to the Board of Directors and will play a pivotal role in formulating future financial strategies.

Key Elements of the Role

• Partner with the Leadership team on all operational and strategic issues
• Contribute to the business strategy and ensure financial objectives are aligned across all departments
• Develop and implement significant business plans and annual resource allocation
• Oversee long-term budgetary planning, forecasting and cost management in alignment with our strategic plan
• Lead the continual refinement of smarter information systems, provision of centralised information, increased financial and operational KPI information and trend analysis and benchmarking of Clarify’s performance against agreed measures.
• Proactively manage cash flows
• Conduct proactive analysis to improve key business decisions
• Proactively update on issues impacting profitability and drive change if needed to ensure targets are met
• Oversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements
• Develop internal controls and procedures to be external audit ready whilst allowing the business growth to be supported
• Leadership of risk management strategies (Finance, IT, Legal, data, security)
• Establish company policies and processes including regarding pricing, purchasing, suppliers, employee rewards and benefits
• Treasury Management

A bit about you...

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Flexible approach and open to new ideas
• Strong analytical skills
• Commercial acumen
• Keen interest in partnering with the business
• Provide constructive suggestions regarding sales transactions and supporting managers within the business with growth plans
• Big picture thinker
• Strong track record of leadership
• Experience in a services business desirable
• International experience desirable

*This a hybrid role with a requirement to visist the Theale, Reading office, three time a week.*