Finance Director – Co-Working Provider

We are recruiting for an innovative and dynamic flexible office/co-working provider who has an international footprint. This business has grown exponentially over the last couple of years. They are now seeking a permanent Finance Director to guide them through the next phase of the companies adventure.

This role will report to the Chief Executive Officer and be responsible for the efforts, results and success of the Company’s Finance Department.  A key member of the leadership team, this is both an operational and strategic position. The Finance Director is responsible for the provision of financial advice and support to help the leadership team make key decisions while contributing to all decision-making processes in an open and honest manner.  They will manage the Finance function, being accountable for the delivery of the statutory and regulatory requirements of Company. The Finance Director will be a key participant in acquiring additional funding for the company, delivering the business plan and engaging external investors. They will have in-depth knowledge of the overall business and an understanding of how each division interacts and contributes towards the whole.

Key measurables

• Leadership team’s financial information delivery
• Contribution of strategic input into Leadership team
• Timeous delivery of statutory reports
• Performance of Finance team
• Success of external fund raising

Skills/experience required

• Qualified accountant ACA/CIMA/ACCA with minimum 5 years post-qualified experience
• Advanced degree level qualification in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Post graduate qualification in Finance (desirable)
• Maths, economics or equivalent A Levels
• Minimum 2 years in co-working / serviced office industry
• International market experience - Europe
• International market experience – worldwide (desirable)
• Functional Line management experience (desirable)
• Commercial acumen
• Understanding of business principles and practices
• Experience with accounting systems
• Financial Business Ethics
• Strategic planning and thinking
• Financial modelling skills and awareness
• Commercial acumen
• Equity financing / raising capital
• Commercial contracts e.g. commercial real estate leases / future acquisition proposal analysis
• Excellent communication skills – being able to communicate and manage at all levels of the Company
• Problem solving skills – being able to analyse and correctly determine solutions using data and past experience
• Decision making – being able to lead with solid and substantiable decisions often in difficult times
• Planning skills – being able to look forward, plan and articulate effectively
• Leadership – being able to motivate and bring the best out of those around you
• Team player – being able to operate within a team as both a leader and a business partner / contributor, recognizing the importance of both

Closing date for applications is August 17th 2020