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Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK. Applicants must also reside locally in the Chester and surrounding area as the majority of this role is based on site, with flexibility.
RotheramCarrington Financial Recruitment is exclusively working with an independent SME organisation, with a charity arm based near Chester who are recruiting for a qualified Head of Finance job. This role will be a key member of the leadership team, and instrumental in the financial strategy for the future of the organisation. Our Client is ideally looking for someone full-time, however, they will consider someone looking for 4 days, with flexibility around school pick-ups. This is a growing charity with a commercial focus on the business with ambitious aspirations to grow, the turnover has increased to £5m over the past couple of years, and they continue to grow with new projects in process, so it is an exciting time to join.
As the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the following:
- Reporting to the Business Director you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the finance function, including
- Production of monthly management accounts, and year
- Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Cashflow management
- Financial reporting, compliance, and audit
- Liaise and support non-finance stakeholders across the business to ensure that they understand what their budget & spending is
- Continuous process improvement of the organisation's systems and processes, pro-active in making efficiencies and cost savings as required
- Managing and developing finance team of four, ensuring that everyone is aligned with their financial objectives
- Provide strategic support to the Business Director and Board of Directors
- Prepare all budgeting and forecasting monthly, quarterly and annual
- Financial support with regards to new projects, advising on opportunities and potential risks
- Update leadership team on any changes around pricing structures
- Lead the annual audit process, working closely with external auditors.
- Ensure that all financial regulations are adhered to with regards to the sector, and government policies
- Responsible for VAT compliance and reporting
- Responsible for overseeing billing and credit control processes
- Managing multiple funding and investment schemes
- Develop and maintain good relationships with key contacts with the banks, auditors and other external senior stakeholders
- Ad hoc management information, develop and create financial models, analyse and interpret complex data
Skills/Experience
- ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified
- Proven experience in a Head of Finance/Controllers role for a growing SME
- Proven experience in leading a small finance team
- This role is very people focused, so the successful recruit must be an excellent communicator with people at all levels, and have the tenacity to put people at ease should they not have an understanding of finance
- Background within a growing SME or charitable organisation
- Good understanding of VAT and government funding initiatives
- Comprehensive budgeting and forecasting experience, must be able to support and mentor non-finance head of departments, and ensure that they feel comfortable with their goals and objectives
- Team player, open door policy
Whats on Offer
- £60,000 to £65,000 per annum (possibly up to £70k dependent on experience)
- 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Access to gym
- Access to canteen
- Standard pension
- Well-being counsellor if required
If you would like to find out more about this Head of Finance job based near Chester working for a growing SME, please apply, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
