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Head of Finance

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL544NB, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A service sector SME is seeking an ACA/ACCA or CIMA Qualified Head of Finance for a 6-month position.
  • The role involves overseeing all finance aspects, reporting to the Managing Director, and managing a small team of three.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, month-end reporting, and cash flow forecasting.
  • Applicants should have recent SME experience and strong commercial acumen, along with advanced Excel skills and knowledge of ERP systems.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including 25 days of holiday and flexible working arrangements.

Overview

  • Service sector SME require ACA/ACCA or CIMA Qualified Head of Finance for an exciting and challenging position for the next 6 months
  • Here is a superb opportunity for a commercially minded Head of Finance to undertake an exciting new challenge within a fast paced business, whilst they go through a period of change

About the Head of Finance position

  • Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Finance will be a key member of the Senior Management Team and undertake responsibility for all aspects of finance within a small but expanding organisation.

Key duties include:

  • Production & presentation of monthly management accounts to the board with detailed financial commentary and recommendations
  • Month-end Reporting and analysis of KPIs
  • Management of a small finance team of 3
  • Projected Revenue & Budget forecasting and variance analysis
  • Cash flow forecasting & reporting
  • Statutory Accounts preparation and liaison with company auditors
  • Complex Financial Modelling utilising MS Excel
  • Driving improvements in financial processes and procedures

About you

  • Applicants for the Head of Finance position will be ACA/ACCA or CIMA Qualified with recent experience within an SME environment
  • In addition you will have strong commercial experience with a proven track record as Finance Business Partner within a commercial financial environment
  • You will have strong systems experience with a good knowledge of ERP Systems and Advanced Excel skills

Company benefits

  • 25 days holiday
  • Flexible working
  • On-site parking

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