Interim Finance Director
hace 4 días
York
The Business & Opportunity: Lyons Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with an exciting fast growth business, operating in the renewable energy sector. As Interim Finance Director you will play a crucial role in the strategic direction of the business, providing leadership, direction and management of the finance team, whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice. The business offers a truly flexible and hybrid working approach, where you will be based at their new modern offices in the centre of York 3 days per week, with the option of the other 2 days from home. This is initially a 6-month contract, with the potential of either being extended or converting to permanent. Specific Requirement: Your initial emphasis will be on cashflow management and lender liaison, but a broader scope is as follows… Financial Planning: • Develop and implement financial processes and systems aligned with the company's goals and objectives., • Lead the annual budgeting process and provide regular financial forecasts and analysis., • Evaluate and advise the executive on the financial impact of strategic decisions., • Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cash flow management., • Advise and challenge senior colleagues on financial matters., • Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and cost reduction., • Assess and manage financial risks, including credit,market, and operational risks., • Implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the company's financial assets, facilitating effective decision making by other managers., • Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the finance and accounting team., • Foster a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and ethical behaviour., • Develop and nurture talent., • Liaise with internal stakeholders, including senior management, to provide financial insights and recommendations., • Qualified Accountant. (ACA/ACCA/FCA/FCCA/CIMA/ACMA/CGMA), • In-depth knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and best practices., • Proven experience in a senior finance role, not necessarily specifically as FD., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make strategic recommendations., • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Strong understanding of financial and operational drivers in either the energy, infrastructure or similarly complex and transferable sector., • Salary in the region of c£85,000, • A truly hybrid approach, as long as you’re able to attend the York office at least three times per week., • Generous Benefits package., • A 6-month Fixed Term Contract, with the potential of being extended or become permanent. Interviews are taking place immediately; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.