The Head of Finance will lead the finance function, reporting directly to the Managing Director. The role involves strategic financial leadership, cost management, process improvement, and maintaining financial integrity.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Access to training funded by the business
- Cycle storage and referral bonus scheme
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all financial operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, treasury, and tax
- Manage cash flow and ensure sufficient funding
- Oversee inventory stock positions on a weekly and monthly basis
- Administer group companies
- Lead the budgeting process in collaboration with operational managers
- Develop and manage the finance team
- Ensure compliance with statutory and financial regulations
- Prepare and present accurate financial reports to directors
- Work with department heads to optimize finance operations
- Implement cost-saving measures and process improvements
Experience Ideally Required for This Role:
- Formal qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
- Expertise in the manufacturing or production sector
- Hands-on experience with account preparation
- Strong leadership and team management skills within an SME environment
- Proficient in business partnering and stakeholder management
- Advanced IT and accountancy systems user, with experience in Excel and Sage 200
Why Join Our Client's Team?
Our client values transparency, accountability, and innovation. They offer a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where employees have direct access to senior leadership, fostering a sense of ownership and contribution to the company's success.