Head of Finance, Harpenden, Hertfordshire £90- £110kpa plus benefits Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation at the forefront of their industry are seeking an experienced and results-driven technically strong Head of Finance to join their leadership team and provide strategic financial guidance while ensuring robust technical financial systems, reporting, and compliance. This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-impact role with the chance to shape the financial future of a forward-thinking company.Key Responsibilities:Technical Accounting & Reporting: Oversee technical accounting practices and ensure compliance with accounting standards, such as IFRS and GAAP. Develop and implement best practices for financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.Risk Management & Compliance: Develop and manage a robust risk management framework. Ensure compliance with all tax, financial reporting, and regulatory obligations. Conduct regular internal audits to assess and mitigate financial risk.Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide expert financial direction to support the organisation's strategic initiatives and long-term goals. Collaborate with the executive team to align financial strategy with business objectives.Systems Optimisation: Lead the enhancement and management of financial systems, tools, and technology to improve efficiency, data integrity, and reporting capabilities. Leadership & Team Development: Lead and develop a high-performing finance team. Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, providing mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities to direct reports.Financial Analysis & Forecasting: Spearhead the preparation of financial analysis, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to guide decision-making. Provide insights on financial performance and identify opportunities for cost-saving and revenue-generating initiatives.Mergers & Acquisitions Support: Support M&A activity through financial due diligence, integration planning, and post-transaction performance monitoring.The successful candidate will be fully ACA qualified, with a background in practice and has hands-on experience in a technical finance based role. The business enjoys a healthy balance sheet with great scope for the future for growth. AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
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Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 13 days
Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2UA, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Head of Finance position in Harpenden, Hertfordshire offers a salary range of £90,000 to £110,000 per annum plus benefits.
- The role requires a fully ACA qualified candidate with a background in practice and significant hands-on experience in a technical finance role.
- Key responsibilities include overseeing technical accounting practices, managing risk and compliance, and providing strategic financial leadership.
- The successful candidate will also lead a high-performing finance team and enhance financial systems for improved reporting capabilities.
- This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of a dynamic and rapidly growing organization.
