Just in case you were still wondering

Saw this FC job ad just now. Sums up everything I've been saying about how the role has changed and pushed the finance number two into the old FD's job (my emboldenings):

Salary: £60k + Bonus + Bens
Location: Mid Kent
My client, a rapidly growing Healthcare business, is looking to recruit a truly commercial FC. The prime objective is to add value whilst ensuring the financial systems are maintained, controlled and developed creating an accounts function capable of delivering sustained business benefit in a changing environment.
Key elements of role:
* Driving major change through business reporting
* Managing (parts of) re-engineering programme integrating back and front office systems
* Standard responsibility for procedures, controls and liaison with external parties
You are likely to have had experience of managing larger teams and will be looking for a role where you can have a clear understanding of the future strategy of the business. You are likely to be driven and ambitious whilst still having a keen eye for detail. Excellent prospects."

Says it all, really. That could easily have been a "modern" FD role ten years ago (and still could be in some companies). If your business (or your current FD) doesn't take this approach to the FC role, it's time to move.

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