My client, an FMCG/Retail organisation based in North Kent, is currently recruiting for a Finance & Administration Director. This is an exciting opportunity to build and lead finance and administration teams in the next phase of this impressive business`s growth plans.

In this role you will report to the Managing Director and you will be part of the senior management team, responsible for accelerating the growth of the company. You will take responsibility for developing the best practice systems and processes with a strong emphasis on planning, budgeting and clear financial management. You will champion the introduction of the new financial accounting and reporting system, and reemphasise and redefine core responsibilities amongst the team.

Taking responsibility for roughly 12 staff members, you will develop and implement organisational strategies and policies. In addition to overseeing the Finance and producing monthly management and annual accounts, budgets, controlling cash flow, managing foreign currency, accruals, P&L, balance sheets, forecasting and financial accounts, you will also take responsibility for the following areas:

-Administration and office management, including supervision of the overall daily office operations and operating procedures
-Technology/IT, including leading the introduction of a new trading and accounting system, and overseeing the IT network and phone systems
-HR, including staffing and recruitment, employment contracts, compliance, payroll, training and development
-Logistics, including managing the team who receive customer orders etc.

The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, possess significant financial management experience, strong stretegic financial planning experience and proven leadership skills.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.