Head of Finance

Company details and job overview:Kenton Black Finance have partnered with a national group of companies to identify a talented Head Of Finance to join the head office function in East Lancashire. With revenue streams across various sectors, each entity is in a period of high growth. The group have a proven track record of taking fledgling businesses and evolving them to being highly successful. With a proven track record spanning many years across the sectors they operate, they are now seeking a high caliber Head Of Finance to support future growth whilst supporting the group Finance Director in the management of the finance function. This position will manage the group operation, supervising a small finance department whilst being hands-on to develop the commercial financial data. A lead role in a highly astute, dynamic group of businesses they continue to make a positive impact across the UK. Your new role as Head of Finance:As Head of Finance you shall enjoy a varied, hands-on role. Developing commercial reporting you will remain a key senior member of the management team whilst being responsible for the review and completion of month/year end accounts. Office based with parking on-site you shall work closely with stakeholders across the businesses developing financial understanding, driving profitability through awareness and business/stakeholder partnering. You shall enhance process and develop the team to establish timely and accurate monthly/yearly accounting and add value to the decision making process in a dynamic, fast paced environment. With the ability to formulate a strategic long-term business plan, you shall spearhead change whilst ensuring that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.Main Role Duties:• Manage and develop individuals within the finance function• Lead all elements of the monthly Management Accounts and associated reporting for each business in the group• Year-end accounting and support to enable and assist the audit process • Budget and forecast management with stakeholder engagement• Due diligence on future business ventures• Ensure all ledgers are managed effectively and process and procedure is fit for purpose• Cash Management, reconciling the various bank accounts on a regular basis• Managing all elements of cash flow through effective credit control measures• Liaison with the bank and outsourced resources• Ongoing development of process and procedure Experience & Qualifications Required to apply:To be considered you shall be CIMA /ACCA/ ACA qualified with strong technical skills and a proven track record of adding value in a lead finance role. With experience of developing qualified staff you shall be technically strong and be able to develop financial reporting to add commercial value. With excellent attention to detail, a proven ability to work under pressure and with experience of working with extremely confidential and highly sensitive information, you shall be proficient at developing strong working relationships across an organisationSalary and reward on offer:This is a diverse role which provides excellent business visibility, giving the opportunity to gain a high profile within the business. You will receive a competitive salary and holiday entitlement and gain the opportunity for growth and progression in your role. A full time position you shall remain a key member of the senior leadership team and be responsible for the function in its entirety. This role is being handled by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black FinanceKenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.