Head of Finance

Michael Page Finance

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 days

Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2LD, England

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Head of Finance role reports to the CFO and leads the finance team in the UK for a not-for-profit organization with revenues exceeding £30 million.
Key responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, leading a finance team, developing financial strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Candidates must be qualified accountants with experience in complex financial environments, strong technical skills, and a good understanding of international accounting standards.
The position requires a minimum of several years of relevant experience, particularly in managing external audits and financial controls.
The salary for this role is £65,000, accompanied by a good benefits package and a hybrid working arrangement of two days in the office per week.

Head of Finance role reports into the CFO this role leads the finance team within the UK

delivering all aspects of country specific financial accounting, group statutory reporting, and business partnering.

Client Details

My client is an established not-for-profit organisation with revenues in excess of £30 million committed to supporting international communities

Description

Overseeing all financial operations within the organisation
Leading and mentoring a dedicated finance team
Developing and implement effective financial strategies
Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations
Preparing detailed financial reports and forecasts
Collaboration with senior leadership on strategic decision making
Management of the organisation's budgets
Liaising with external auditors and manage audits
Working closely with other senior members of the finance function, People and Culture, IT, Operations, Impact and Influence and a range of other specialist groups.
Liaison with Head of Internal Audit, particularly on financial crime issues and strengthening financial controls, and the Company Secretary.
Responsible for improving finance services developing and and enforce policies

Profile

A successful Head of Finance should have

Qualified Accountant
Ability to develop operational solutions to meet business needs
Exceptional technical accountancy skills and a high degree of numeracy
Experience of working in a complex, multi-entity, multi-currency financial environment
Strong understanding of international accounting standards and UK SORP
Excellent understanding of statutory and consolidation accounting
Experience of managing external audits
Understanding of investment and principles of foreign exchange hedging
Good systems skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts in straightforward ways and across language and cultural barriers
Strong managerial skills: ability to prioritise, organize, manage and deliver on complex and changeable priorities; ability to motivate team.
High levels of resilience and tenacity: proven ability to overcome obstacles

Job Offer

£65,000 plus good benefits package
Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office

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