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Head of Finance

C4S Search Ltd
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Aldershot, Hampshire GU124UH, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Finance position based in Aldershot offers a salary range of £70-90k.
  • The role requires significant experience in the manufacturing sector, ideally with formal qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
  • Key responsibilities include leading the finance team, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
  • The candidate should possess strong leadership skills and be comfortable taking a hands-on approach to financial operations.
  • This office-based role allows for some home working and emphasizes collaboration with other department heads to improve finance operations.

JOB TITLE: Head of Finance

LOCATION: Aldershot - office based (some home working)

PACKAGE: £70-90k

WAY OF WORKING: Mostly office based

THE BUSINESS:

My client is a family owned and highly successful service provider with a superb reputation in their industry.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As Head of Finance, you will lead the finance function and report through to the Finance Director. This will involve delivery of strategy, cost-led initiatives, process and system improvement, and financial integrity. More specifically you will:

  • Lead the finance team and oversee all financial operations within the company. (Payables, receivables, payroll, treasury, tax etc).
  • Cash flow management to ensure adequate bank funding.
  • Weekly and monthly management of inventory stock position.
  • Oversee administration of group companies.
  • Lead the budget process with operational managers.
  • Manage and develop the team.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory and financial regulations and standards.
  • Prepare accurate monthly and annual financial reports and present them to directors.
  • Collaborate with other department heads to streamline finance operations.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving measures.
  • Have experience in invoice discounting

Key Skills required:

  • Formally qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA), or qualified by experience with significant relevant experience in the manufacturing sector.
  • Manufacturing and production sector specific experience.
  • Able and willing to take a hands-on role in the production of accounts.
  • Strong leadership and management skills within SME environments.
  • Proficiency in business partnering/stakeholder management and reporting.
  • A strong IT and accountancy systems user - experience of systems including Excel and Sage 200 is advantageous.

If you are interested in the role please apply to this advert or contact James McAbendroth @ C4S Search

C4S Search connect future Deep tech talent with leading entrepreneurial businesses and are always keen to hear from people with similar ambitions.

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