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Finance Director

Employer
Baker Charles
Location
London (Greater) (GB)
Salary
£90,000 - £100,000 plus bonus and benefits
Closing date
26 Jan 2021

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Sector
Digital, Media
Responsibilities
Accounting, Finance, Strategy
Position/Level
Director, CFO
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English

Job Details

A fast-growing business, in the Gaming sector, is recruiting a new Finance Director. You will sit on the executive team and build a finance function. The business has ambitious plans for growth over the next 3 years. They have secured significant funding to date and have a strong fundraising pipeline.

You will report to the CEO and take ownership for all financial and accounting matters relating to the company. You will play a critical part in the shaping of the company finance function, partnering the board commercially, and in integrating a robust financial culture. The business is at a start-up stage, you will be comfortable working with closely with the CEO .

As Finance Director, you will be responsible for the overall control of all financial aspects of the business and be prepared to do so. You will drive company strategy, commercial decision making and ultimately be responsible for the financial development of the company. You will need to interact and communicate directly with the founders, the board and, where necessary, external parties. You will take responsibility for all statutory reporting, tax matters, manage the month end process and ensure accuracy of numbers e.g. P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow. You will build the finance team and design and implement efficient team structures, processes and systems for Finance Operations e.g. expenses, accounts payable and accounts receivable. You will manage the preparation of the year-end audit and all internal governance and compliance will be your responsibility. You will act as point of contact for all third parties and manage the relationship accordingly (external accountants, banks, tax advisors, consultants).

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant who can demonstrate the ability to build a finance function in a start-up and high growth business. You will be motivated to develop and learn personally as the business moves forward on its exciting trajectory.

This role is based in Central London and offers a competitive basic salary of approximately £90,000 - 100,000, plus benefits and bonus.

Company

Robert Baker founded Baker Charles to ensure that finance professionals are recruited in an insightful and innovative way.

Robert has over a decade of experience in recruitment, latterly as a Director of a leading finance recruitment business but has always operated solely in the finance space. As he has grown his networks and skills, candidates and clients with whom he has placed and worked with have done the same. Maintaining and enhancing relationships founded on knowledge and attention gives Baker Charles its unique essence and approach in the market.

Robert has worked in depth across a number of different industries including FTSE-100 blue-chip companies, fast-growth start-ups, private equity and venture capitalists.

The Baker Charles ethos is based on informed evaluation, learning and deep networks. Consultants at Baker Charles all have these qualities and experience. This guarantees positive client and candidate outcomes.

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