Financial Director

A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Financial Director to lead its finance function of a new entity and ensure strong financial governance, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across the business. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations while driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards across the finance team.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the finance function, ensuring strong financial control, governance, and compliance across the organisationOversee day-to-day financial operations including sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, and banking activitiesTake ownership of month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timelinessDevelop, implement, and continuously improve robust financial controls, policies, and governance frameworksEnsure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and statutory reporting requirementsLead the preparation and delivery of annual statutory accounts and coordinate the year-end audit processManage relationships with external auditors, system providers, and other professional partnersProvide high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and insight to support senior leadership and strategic decision-makingIdentify opportunities to improve processes, reduce manual work, and enhance financial systems and reportingMonitor performance and quality standards across the ..... full job details .....