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Head of Finance

Cavendish Maine Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8GE

Salary

£55,000 - £70,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join a respected consumer goods supplier as the Head of Finance, offering a salary range of £55,000 - £70,000 plus an annual bonus.
  • The role requires a high caliber candidate with financial leadership experience and ideally AAT qualifications.
  • Key responsibilities include managing financial reporting, optimizing cash flow, and leading currency risk management.
  • Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills, proficiency in financial analysis tools, and the ability to collaborate across departments.
  • This hybrid position allows for one day of remote work each week, with flexible hours and a casual dress code.
  • Join the team at the head office of a respected consumer goods supplier
  • A varied, challenging and interesting role with high busines impact
  • Positively influence the financial future by understanding all departments

The Company:

With a strong trade brand, this is a well established supplier of home and garden products that provides UK retailers with an imported range. Close financial oversight is required to manage currency exchanges, forward order contracts, invoice finance, risks and costs.

The role: Head of Finance

Salary £55,000 - £70,000 + annual bonus. Hybrid with one day from home each week.

  • Manage financial reporting, including balance sheets and P&L.
  • Optimise cash flow and oversee invoice finance facility.
  • Budgeting and forecasting in line with company strategy.
  • Lead currency risk management with a focus on international transactions.
  • Collaborate with departments to streamline processes and support growth.
  • Mentor and manage the finance team.

Candidate profile: Head of Finance

We seek a high calibre Head of Finance with a sociable character and the communication skills to work effectively across all departments and share the passion that sits with all of the team.

Key Skills/Experience Required:

  • Ideally, AAT qualified with financial leadership experience.
  • Understanding of international transactions and cash flow management.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools (Excel, financial software).
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Reward package:

  • A negotiable basic salary £55,000 - £70,000 + annual bonus
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Flexible working hours (Monday to Friday, flexitime).
  • Casual dress code, employee discounts, and on-site parking.
  • A collaborative work environment with company events.

Contact: Nick Hester

Job Reference: NH/87007

Candidate care:

By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application.

If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application.

Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise.

In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.