Finance Director in Alton

Finance DirectorHybrid working with minimum of 2 days in the office in Alton, Hampshire.

Induction period will be office based.

Salary Circa £90,000.

About usDisaster Care Platinum are a trusted national provider of disaster restoration services specialising in the emergency cleaning and drying of properties after fire or flood events.

As this dynamic, privately owned, fast-paced, business enters a new phase of its growth, the group is looking for an experienced Finance Director to join the Senior Leadership Team.

Disaster Care turnover is £25 million and continuing to grow.

The RoleYou will be a driven and proactive individual with relevant post-qualification experience with the ability to inspire and motivate the finance teams.

You will have a hands-on approach and will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills.

Previous experience of leading finance transformation projects or automating finance processes is also required.

Responsibilities• Lead and oversee all financial operations and controls, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and cash flow management• Proven ability to learn finance software (Access Financials) and understand the end to end data processes relating to Finance• Production of consolidated monthly management accounts• Production of statutory accounts for all businesses within the group• Lead and implement key financial strategies and initiatives• Develop and lead the Finance and Management Information (MI) Teams• Building bespoke financial models• Advising the business owner on accounting and tax matters• Ensure strong cash management and cashflow forecasting• Maintain compliance with relevant financial rules, regulations, accounting principles, and best practices• Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and other members of the Senior Leadership Team to support (investment) decision-making and to drive business growth• Maintenance of the Risk Register and identification of mitigation strategies• Liaise with external parties e.

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bank, external auditors, tax advisors• Review current systems and implement new robust ways of working, optimizing resource availabilityCandidate Profile• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with at least 5 years post qualification experience• Proven track record of success as a Finance Director or in a similar senior finance role• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and best practices• Strong technical financial accounting skills• Excellent leadership and communication skills• A working knowledge of Access Financials (desirable), and strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel• Experience in strategic planning, financial modelling, and risk management• Commercial acumenAbility to work flexibly, quickly adapting to developments and able to apply judgement