Average Finance Director salary in Woking

MRK Associates is proud to be exclusively partnering with sports brand, A.L.O.B. Ltd, in the search for their next Finance and Operations Director as outlined below. With household brand names, an excellent reputation in the marketplace and an upward trajectory, this is a superb opportunity to join this Sports Retail business at an exciting time. A.L.O.B. Ltd is a leading retailer of own brand Sports Equipment & Games, trading under three specialist brands: Ram Rugby, Ram Cricket, and Uber Games. More than just products, we create experiences that unite people through sport and play. Our Brands: Ram Rugby For over 25 years Ram Rugby has supplied 1,000s of clubs, schools, universities and corporates each year with a wide range of high-quality rugby equipment and apparel. In recent years we have experienced significant growth direct to consumer via our website and marketplaces such as Amazon and Decathlon. Ram Cricket For over 20 years Ram Cricket has supplied 1,000s of clubs, schools, counties and corporates each year with a wide range of high-quality cricket equipment and apparel. In recent years we have experienced significant growth direct to consumer via our website and marketplaces such as Amazon and Decathlon. Uber Games Passionate about premium, handcrafted games for over 20 years, Uber Games offers garden classics like Giant Chess & Croquet alongside high-quality indoor games such as Carrom and Backgammon. High-quality, handcrafted games designed for both fun and competition. Role Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance & Operations Director to lead our financial & operational functions within our business. This pivotal role requires both a hands-on & strategic thinker with a proven track record in financial management, logistics, and supply chain operations. It is a great opportunity for someone to come in and review current processes and implement changes, end to end, to ensure smooth running of the business through automation. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the company's growth and ensuring operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Finance: Collaborate with the senior management team supporting the analysis of and shaping the strategy for the Company.Lead the company's financial strategy, planning, and analysis to support business growth and profitability across the company P&L.Responsible for the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes - including budgeting, forecasting and monthly management accounts including cash flow forecasting.Overseeing team of 2, ensuring accurate management of supplier invoices, bank reconciliations and ad-hoc orders and VAT.Manage payroll and company pension schemeCorporate: Responsible for maintaining documentation with companies house, trademarks organisations and contracts with trade partners. Operations: Stock Forecasting and Management: Both operationally and financially.Manage freight, logistics, and stock control to ensure efficient operations and timely delivery of productsManaging 3PL relationships for outsourced warehousing in the MidlandsOperational Leadership: Streamline operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.Lead and develop the finance and operations teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high levels of customer service. Key Requirements Experience: ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified with strong academic achievement.Proven experience in a senior financial role within an e-commerce or retail B2B & B2C environment. Strong background in managing freight, logistics, and stock control for a transaction driven business.Ability to develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth.Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams. MRK Associates have been retained to provide a targeted search and shortlisting process for this position. Any CVs received directly to A.L.O.B. Ltd will be forwarded to MRK Associates and will be included in the process solely as MRK's introduction.

A fast-growing, privately owned business, with a turnover exceeding £120m is seeking a commercially astute Finance Director to lead its Finance function.Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a strategic leadership position with group-wide influence. You’ll be responsible for driving financial performance, managing risk, and supporting business-critical functions including IT and HR. This is a hands-on role with a strong leadership element, overseeing a multidisciplinary team and advising on financial and private wealth matters. Key Responsibilities: Direct the financial strategy of the group.Partner with Commercial and Operational leaders to ensure project profitability and effective asset utilisation.Maintain and recommend KPIs to support informed decision-making.Review and sign off management accounts.Manage relationships with banks, lenders, and other finance providers.Manage treasury and funding arrangements including asset finance.Company secretarial duties for group entities.Oversee pension accounting and provide financial input to shareholder property ventures. The successful candidate will be commercially minded, technically strong and detail-orientated with a proven track record as a Finance Director in a similar-sized organisation.Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Head of Finance for RHS Wisley Gardens ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant Client Details I am delighted to be exclusively partnering RHS Wisley Gardens recruiting for a Head of Finance candidate on a permanent basis. For more than 200 years, the RHS has been a power for good, influencing everything from window boxes to landscaped gardens worldwide and creating places and experiences for every visitor to enjoy. We believe in caring for every plant and for every one of our 1,200 like-minded colleagues and 2,000 volunteers with support, training, qualifications and an environment like no other. We want people who can influence and implement our mission. To connect more people to plants, share the health benefits of gardening, raise awareness of our scientific and horticultural expertise, and share a lifelong gardening adventure with people of all ages and backgrounds. If you're alive with the possibility of growing a career with us through the positive power of gardening, our future is together. Description You will be leading a team of 30 staff members with 9 direct reports To work with the Director of Finance to develop a financial strategy and organisation that will support the future ambitions of the Society To ensure that financial policies, procedures and controls are effective throughout the charity and its two trading subsidiaries ("the group") To work with Senior Managers to improve financial awareness, creating realistic financial targets and aid the business to deliver the set targets, to identifying areas of concern and recommend remedial action To manage the financial accounting and processing for the group, setting and maintaining high standards, including the timely and accurate production of management accounts and the preparation of the statutory accounts in line with current accounting standards and practice Responsible for the monthly, forecast and budget reporting plus commentary for the entire Group, encompassing the day to day trading and charitable activities of the Society Provide guidance and manage the SFBP's to provide additional business analysis to the Society to ensure that each division has the required added value information to enable them to drive towards budget goals and strategy Ensure that strong financial controls and reconciliations are performed regularly, diligently reviewed and approved To ensure the efficient management and monitoring of the assets owned by the group, including fixed assets, investments and cash. Ensure cash flow and investment statements are prepared regularly Understand and input into developing tax efficient planning strategies and ensure compliance with HM Revenue and Customs requirements. Ensure that the Society membership and activities are compliant for VAT and Gift Aid To support senior management in contract negotiations, ensuring financial, commercial and legal risks to the organisation are reduced or limited Ensure that the payroll is accurately and efficiently run. This includes the review and checking the payroll data and relevant reconciliations. Ensure compliance with HMRC PAYE regulations completing all statutory reporting on time To manage the insurances for the group, leading on the negotiation for the annual renewal Ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of your staff and volunteers, and that the activities for which they are responsible do not expose anyone to risks to their health or safety. Specific areas of responsibility include: ensuring staff and volunteers are adequately supervised, trained and provided with adequate instruction and information to carry out their work safely; ensuring that RHS procedures are followed and risk assessments are carried out; and procedures are in place to deal with emergencies Profile CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent + Degree or equivalent level experience Financial legislation and requirements relating to charity/not for profit sector NAV18 and/ or MS Dynamics (NAV) Thorough understanding of Tax, VAT, Gift Aid, Pensions Compliance, Statutory Accounts Experience in the production of statutory charity accounts Extensive people management experience, including developing medium to large teams Extensive business partnering experience Visible Leadership - Demonstrable experience of building effective working relationships across all levels and within both finance and non-finance personnel Proven experience of working in complex organisations Job Offer 25 days holiday + bank holidays - annual allowance . Option to purchase up to 5 days per annum Pension Life Assurance Group Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Complimentary tickets to RHS Show for friends and family - max ticket allocation may vary Free Gardens entry + 2 complimentary friend and family tickets Free parking at Wisley site.