Job Description Financial Director

Job Title

Financial Director

Reports to

Insert as applicable e.g. Board of Directors

Department/ Section

Finance

Location

Head office in Braintree or such other location that may be required of the job role

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Job Ref & about the organisation  

Social Media info etc 

Core Objectives

The role also includes a position on the company’s Board of Directors and necessitates compliance with all requirements, including statutory obligations, as a Board Member.

Main Tasks/duties and responsibilities  

– overall responsibility for the financial direction, strategic development, performance and maintenance of the organisation

– overall responsibility for the preparation of; current financial reports; forecasts for future business growth including budgets; income statements; balance sheets; tax returns and reports for Government regulatory agencies; financial management reports

– oversee all accounting procedures and systems used by the organisation

– assist the Board to assess the long term financial trends and review prospects for future growth of income and new sales areas

– review reports and analyse projections of sales and income against actual figures and suggest methods of improving the planning process

– meet your targets and those of the team as a whole

– smooth running of the of the team

– contribute to training and development of the team

– achieve maximum profitability and growth in accordance with organisation plans

– comply with all the financial and legal requirements, responsibilities and obligations

– comply with all requirements, including statutory obligations, as a member of the Board of Directors

Day to day responsibilities for the team as agreed with the Board of Directors to include:

– direct, manage and carry out preparation of; current financial reports; forecasts for future business growth including budgets; income statements; balance sheets; tax returns and reports for Government regulatory agencies; financial management reports to ensure compliance with financial and legal requirements, responsibilities and obligations

– direct, manage and carry out recruitment of team members, subject to agreed criteria

– train and appraise individual team members to ensure targets are met

– direct and manage the performance and development of team members

– reporting (content and format as agreed) on a monthly basis

– developing strategic plans for team activities to include financial strategy to achieve agreed targets and improve planning

– direct and manage the preparation and agreement of  individual action plans and targets for all team members

– manage the development and preparation of the organisation’s financial strategy and general business planning

– direct, manage and conduct presentations, proposals and price lists to enable the team to deliver accurate and competitive financial planning

– delegate authority and responsibility to team with supervision, accountability and review

– direct, manage and maintain contact with internal and external “client/customers” for feedback and to obtain client/customer satisfaction information

– set an example for team members of commitment, financial activities, work ethics and habits and personal character

– maintain accurate financial and other records

– control expenses to meet budgetary controls

– adhere to all organisation policies and procedures

– interact and co-operate with the all members of the organisation, its suppliers and clients/customers

From time to time you may be expected to be part of special projects as are reasonably required of your job role even where these fall outside of your own department/team.

You are responsible for your allocated workload and must meet all targets as agreed with the Board of Directors. You must contribute towards the smooth running of the organisation generally.

Hours

Secondary Tasks/duties

You must carry out your duties to the best of your ability, having consideration for the needs of your colleagues, and the organisation and its clients/customers. You must obey all lawful and reasonable orders given to you and comply with the organisation’s rules, procedures and policies

Management / supervisory responsibilities

People or equipment

You have responsibility for all of the team members who will report directly to you

Equipment

You are responsible for the equipment provided to you for use in your job role and to your team. This means you must ensure that equipment is used in accordance with training provided, the organisation’s policies and procedures and the law and using, where applicable any safety equipment or Personal Protective Equipment provided. You are responsible for ensuring that the equipment used by the team is maintained and can be used/operated at all times.

Essential Abilities/ Competencies of this job role

– qualifications sufficient to perform the job role – insert as applicable e.g. Chartered Accountant

– experience  in this type of job role – insert as applicable e.g. minimum 5 years

– an understanding of the obligations, including statutory obligations, of being a member of the Board of Directors

– senior level experience of corporate governance

– thorough understanding of financial management obligations (including statutory obligations), requirements, requirements and dynamics

– experience of computer software – insert as applicable e.g. Sage

– ability in financial management and control

– leadership with ability to drive a  team

– project management skills

– ability to work under pressure

– full driving licence

insert anything else required

You need to have and maintain (with regular training and updates as necessary) the knowledge, technical skills and qualifications that are necessary to perform your job role to comply with the requirements of the organisation and any applicable rules, regulations (particularly of any professional body) and with any law which applies to your job role.

Special working Conditions

Insert following if applicable – The nature of your role will require you to travel within the area that your team covers. However, from time to time you may be expected to travel outside that area as the job role requires

Approved by Name

John Smith

Job Role

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Date approved

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