Finance Director – Hybrid, Full or Part time

Role Overview

• Develop and implement the organisation’s long-term financial strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and Board of Directors to support business growth and profitability.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and margins.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, investment decisions, and corporate finance transactions where required.
• Ensure the accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation in accordance with UK accounting standards (UK GAAP / IFRS where applicable).
• Ensure timely filing of financial statements and confirmation statements with Companies House.
• Provide detailed financial reports and management accounts to the executive leadership team and board.
• Manage the organisation’s external audit process and coordinate with external auditors.
• Ensure full compliance with UK tax regulations and statutory obligations with HM Revenue & Customs.
• Oversee preparation and submission of corporate tax returns, VAT returns, PAYE reporting, and other statutory filings.
• Provide strategic tax planning to ensure efficient tax structures and compliance with legislation.
• Manage relationships with tax advisors, regulatory authorities, and government bodies.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity management to ensure the organisation maintains sufficient financial resources.
• Manage banking relationships, funding arrangements, and debt structures.
• Optimise working capital, credit management, and treasury operations.
• Implement financial risk management strategies and internal financial controls.
• Establish and maintain strong financial governance frameworks and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance regulations and best practice financial policies.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee insurance, financial risk management, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Lead and develop the finance and accounting teams including financial controllers, accountants, and analysts.
• Foster a high-performance culture within the finance department.
• Provide mentoring, leadership, and professional development opportunities for finance staff.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to support operational and strategic goals.
• Act as the primary financial interface with investors, lenders, auditors, and financial institutions.
• Support board reporting, investor relations, and strategic communications regarding financial performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with external advisors including auditors, legal counsel, tax specialists, and regulators.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in senior finance or accounting experience, including leadership roles such as Finance Director, Head of Finance, or Controller.
• Proven experience in strategic financial leadership and financial governance.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards (UK GAAP / IFRS).
• Extensive experience managing statutory reporting and regulatory compliance in the UK.
• Demonstrated expertise in taxation, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• A recognised accounting qualification.
• Experience working for Technology firms.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model, with presence in the High Wycombe office 2–3 days per week and remote working available for the remainder of the week