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We are partnered with a privately owned manufacturing company situated on the outskirts of Downham Market on the search for an experienced finance and business leader to fill the shoes of a newly created role - Head of Finance & Operations. This appointment shows the position they are in as a business and the passion the Director's possess to grow the business and take it to the next level.
Reporting to the Managing Director, this role is pivotal in supporting business growth and strategic goals as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and develop the finance team, driving financial reporting, systems, processes and controls.
- Lead financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely production of monthly management accounts with clear commentary on performance and budgeting
- Conduct detailed margin analysis, focusing on project profitability from initial estimates to final outcomes. Analysis of performance against budgeted costs, including analysis of stock movements alongside our Supply Chain Manager.
- Ongoing involvement and support of operational heads of departments to ensure we maximise our opportunities and achieve world class OTIF, OEE and tie in lead measures through the business within all departments.
- Provide weekly forecasts on key metrics, supporting in meeting strategic financial goals.
- Oversee all transactional processing, maintain financial controls, and manage VAT, payroll, and tax compliance, and other regulatory requirements.
- Manage annual budgets, year-end accounts, and statutory audits, liaising with our external accountants for year-end statutory reporting and audit.
- Drive process improvement and efficiency as part of company-wide growth and evolution
About you:
- Ideally you will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) with proven experience in a similar role. However, we will also consider canddiates who are qualfiied by experience
- Experience in IT system implementation which is a key project of 2025 in finance
- Strong experience in margin analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and interpreting financial data. Experience in manufacturing or project businesses
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
- Strong communication skills for sharing financial insights
- Systematic approach to problem-solving
- Target driven
What you will get in return:
On offer is a salary between £65,000-£70,000 per annum (potentially negotiable) plus an annual bonus (up to 10%) and various other benefits.
This is a great opportunity to work for a family orientated and collaborative business with a Senior Leadership Team who are passionate and driven to achieve results.
Do you have what is takes? Click apply now.
