Finance professional managing financial operations and compliance at YUM! Restaurant Services Group. Ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance in financial reporting and operations.
About the role
- Finance Director providing strategic financial leadership in UK technology firm. Overseeing financial management, governance functions, and compliance with UK regulatory frameworks.
Responsibilities
- 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
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