Office & Secretarial

Director of Finance

Job Title: Director of Finance (Non-Statutory)

Location: Hybrid (Think Park, Trafford Park, Manchester)

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits:

• Individual & Business Performance Related Bonus Scheme
• Private Pension Contribution: £4,200 per annum
• Car Allowance: £4,200 per annum or provision of an Electric Vehicle (including insurance and maintenance)
• Private Health Care for Family and online GP access
• Death in Service Policy- 3 x salary
• Hybrid-agile working policy
• Free on site gym as part of a superb office complex
• 25 days holiday, including 1 day off for your birthday rising to 30 with length of service (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Social activities including team nights out and trips abroad
• Employee of the Quarter awards
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Free eye tests and glasses contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme to support our employee's Health and Wellbeing

About Proman UK: Proman UK is a dynamic and growing organization with a turnover of £120 million, and part of an ambitious Proman Group. Proman Group of the 14 largest recruitment group globally with a £5billion turnover. In the UK we have made great progress transitioning from a family business to a larger more structured and ambitious organisation experiencing year on year growth. Our values are People Focused, Ethical, Winning Mindset, Consistent, and Credible. We are looking for a Director of Finance (non-statutory) who can embody these values and drive our financial strategy forward.

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Co-MD (Corporate Resources), the Director of Finance will be responsible for a range of strategic, operational, and financial responsibilities aimed at ensuring the financial health and success of the company. This role requires a strong leader who can improve existing processes, manage risks, and provide strategic financial insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and oversee the financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling. Provide strategic financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Financial Reporting and Compliance: Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate financial reports. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage potential risks. Develop and implement risk management strategies.
• Treasury Management: Manage cash flow, relationships with financial institutions, and investment strategies.
• Strategic Financial Leadership: Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems. Lead and develop the finance team.

Key Challenges and Opportunities:

• Scope to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• As part of the UK Senior Leadership Team contribute to the success of a growing £140m UK business and £5 billion global group.
• Improve the current budgeting process and implement better control measures.
• Enhance efficiencies within the department and improve accounting accuracy.
• Work with our French finance team and directors and ensure robust financial reporting and compliance.
• Address temporary payroll challenges and improve balance sheet reconciliation controls.
• Automate processes and improve sales and margin reporting.

This is a role you can really add value, drive positive change and continuous improvement as part of a successful UK business as part of a global group.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified with a minimum of 10 years of finance leadership experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Experience in the recruitment industry is highly desirable.
• Strong character with the ability to challenge the norm and drive change.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.

How to Apply: If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for finance and a track record of driving financial success, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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