Finance Director

Marks Sattin are working with a leading professional services organisation based in Central London who are seeking a Finance Director to lead their Group Finance team.Going through a significant period of growth this is a key role to support and deputise for the CFO in strategic, commercial, and operational finance matters. This role has 3 direct reports, with a wider team of 12 covering FP&A, statutory reporting, and operations.Key activities and responsibilities include:Management accounting and budgetary/project controlLead audit, tax and statutory reporting activitiesOwnership or operational systems, risk and controlTreasury and investment activityTeam management and developmentThe successful candidate will be ACA qualified (or equivalent) with excellent technical financial awareness and ability to provide reliable, insightful, and accurate information to tight deadlines. Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to work flexibly and prioritise own workloads and that of reporting staff is key.You will be able to communicate effectively with the board, senior management, colleagues, and stakeholders. Excellent systems knowledge with the ability to work effectively with IT in developing systems. Project Management experience would also be an advantage.