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Head of Finance-German Speaking

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 5 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • A London-based tech company is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial operations for their European entities.
  • The role requires a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with proven experience in managing teams and strong IT skills, particularly in Excel.
  • Candidates must be fluent in English and German, with French as a plus, and experience with Business Central Dynamics 365 is preferred.
  • Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, managing cash flow, conducting bank reconciliations, and overseeing the finance team.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates should have several years of relevant experience.

A London-based tech company is looking for a Head of Finance to oversee the financial operations of their European entities

Your new role

  • Prepare monthly management accounts, assist with consolidated accounts, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
  • Manage cash flow, forecast requirements, and oversee supplier payments.
  • Conduct weekly/monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Prepare and submit VAT, Intrastat, and EC sales/purchase returns.
  • Prepare payroll data for submission to the payroll bureau.
  • Manage the year-end audit and prepare the necessary documentation.
  • Manage and develop the finance team, implementing efficient processes and KPIs.
  • Design and implement robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure operational efficiency.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA OR CIMA)
  • Fluent in English and German (French is a plus)
  • Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel
  • Proven experience of managing teams
  • Experience with Business Central Dynamics 365 (preferred)

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.