Finance Director

• Location: King’s Lynn
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £70,000 - £100,000

Reed Finance Norwich are delighted to be recruiting exclusively for a Finance Director to join a rapidly growing professional services business in King’s Lynn. This is a key opportunity to lead our clients finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust controls, and strategic guidance to support the organisation's objectives and long-term success. This role is pivotal in steering the financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, contributing directly to our client’s overall viability and growth.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the development and execution of financial strategies, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the Management Executive, advising on profitability, pricing models, risk management, and growth opportunities.
• Ensure the production and monitoring of the organisation’s annual budget, management accounts, statutory accounts, and reports.
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital, and lock-up (WIP & debtors) to ensure financial stability.
• Maintain rigorous financial reporting standards to ensure audit readiness and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Manage client and office accounts processes, ensuring compliance with Accounts Rules and safeguarding funds.
• Implement and maintain internal controls and governance frameworks to manage financial risks effectively.
• Lead and mentor the accounts team, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Enhance financial systems and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors, banks, insurers, and regulators.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must hold a professional accountancy or finance qualification.
• Strong background in financial planning, analysis, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to align financial strategies with business objectives.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance and financial standards.
• Exceptional communication skills and adept at stakeholder management.

If you feel you have the relevant qualifications and experience for the Finance Director position, please apply online with a copy of your CV attached.

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, or would like a confidential chat, please call Reed Finance Norwich and ask for Cal or Eleanor.