Financial Director

As a result of our significant growth and expansion into the US, Clarify are looking to hire a Finance Director to join the team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading a team in a fast-growing business, experience in streamlining processes and working at a strategic level. The Finance Director will be responsible for reporting, forecasting, planning, and accounting under generally accepted accounting principles. This role will have direct reports from the Finance, IT and Facilities team. The primary purpose of this role is to lead and direct the financial responsibilities of Clarify. The Finance Director has responsibility for managing financial sustainability, driving financial performance & maximising ROI. The role will provide strategic financial advice to the Board of Directors and will play a pivotal role in formulating future financial strategies. Key Elements of the Role
Partner with the Leadership team on all operational and strategic issuesContribute to the business strategy and ensure financial objectives are aligned across all departmentsDevelop and implement significant business plans and annual resource allocationOversee long-term budgetary planning, forecasting and cost management in alignment with our strategic planLead the continual refinement of smarter information systems, provision of centralised information, increased financial and operational KPI information and trend analysis and benchmarking of Clarify's performance against agreed measures.Proactively manage cash flowsConduct proactive analysis to improve key business decisionsProactively update on issues impacting profitability and drive change if needed to ensure targets are metOversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly, and annual financial statementsDevelop internal controls and procedures to be external audit ready whilst allowing the business growth to be supportedLeadership of risk management strategies (Finance, IT, Legal, data, security)Establish company policies and processes including regarding pricing, purchasing, suppliers, employee rewards and benefitsTreasury Management A bit about you
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifiedFlexible approach and open to new ideasStrong analytical skillsCommercial acumenKeen interest in partnering with the businessProvide constructive suggestions regarding sales transactions and supporting managers within the business with growth plansBig picture thinkerStrong track record of leadershipExperience in a services business desirableInternational experience desirable
This a hybrid role with a requirement to visist the Theale, Reading office, three time a week.
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