Finance Director

Finance Director – Hertfordhshire
£95K-£120K a year

Finance Director
Location: Hybrid – Hertfordshire
Job Type: Full-time
Hours per Week: 37.5 hours
Salary: c£95k – £120k per annum depending on experience

My client is seeking a Finance Director to join their Executive Board and lead the strategic direction and overall performance of the business. This pivotal role comes with significant budget accountability and requires a professional who can contribute to the vision of the organisation, embody their values, and promote a positive culture in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Executive Team, working closely with the Chief Executive and the Board to overcome financial challenges and drive growth.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the Finance function to deliver innovative financial strategies and effective financial management.
• Ensure compliance with all mandatory legal duties associated with audit and regulation.
• Provide Board level leadership and assurance for governance, digital strategy, and cyber security.
• Develop and implement an effective workforce strategy to support recruitment and retention.
• Oversee the Communications and Marketing strategy to showcase the organisation’s strengths and successes.
• Manage corporate and departmental risks, ensuring up-to-date risk registers and mitigation strategies.
• Act as the named responsible Officer for Health and Safety at board level.
• Engage with landlords for facilities management and represent the organisation at tenant meetings.
• Contribute to the growth and strategic planning of the organisation, working closely with the Commercial directorate.
• Lead on the management of cost improvement plans and ensure value for money on goods and services supplied to the organisation.
• Support the development of plans to improve digital resilience across all services and geographical locations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A qualified Accountant with a good first degree and significant post-qualification experience (CIMA or ACA) or an experienced Finance Manager with a higher-level qualification, e.g., MBA.
• An experienced Finance professional with a background in financial planning and general management.
• Strong commercial and business acumen with a proactive role in making Finance and Digital central to the organisation’s growth.
• Experience in management at Board level with Executive and Non-Executive/Trustee experience gained within commercial sectors.
• Operating in travel industry
• Experience in technology and travel digital delivery, information security and data legislation.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of c£95k – £120k per annum depending on experience.
• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Eligible to participate in Discretionary Management Bonus Scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to join a thriving company. We look forward to receiving your application, please send your CV to Nick.Singh@alexanderdaniels.co.uk

Due to the expected level of applications, we will only be able to get back to relevant candidates.