Head of Finance

Annual Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum
Location: Rhyl, North Wales. Hybrid working pattern offered
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to oversee and manage all financial aspects for the Group function of one of our market-leading clients . This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, leading and mentoring a sizable finance team, and aligning financial strategies with Group objectives. The successful candidate will be a key player in driving business growth through strategic financial insights and robust financial management.

Day-to-day of the role:

Lead a finance team of 19, including 5 direct reports, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
Prepare the Group’s financial statements in line with the periodic timetable and produce insightful board presentations including variance analysis.
Manage effective cash forecasting, FX planning, and oversee the preparation of annual budgets and financial planning schedules.
Own the Group’s statutory accounts, tax filings, and audit processes, ensuring compliance with global statutory, tax, and financial reporting deadlines.
Coordinate full balance sheet reviews and reconciliations periodically.
Identify and manage financial and operational risks, advising on risk mitigation strategies.
Manage external relationships with auditors, tax advisers, legal advisers, banks, lenders, and insurance brokers.
Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making and promote business growth.
Appraise investment cases for new business and review contracts.
Enhance the Group’s ERP system and reporting tools to improve performance reporting quality.
Develop and implement enhanced financial controls and ensure best practices in account preparation and regulatory compliance.
Lead financial projects on critical business initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Proven experience in a leadership position within finance.
Extensive technical skills with a detailed understanding of accounting principles, regulations, statutory reporting, and tax obligations.
Strong leadership and delegation skills with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
Experience in a multinational company and/or with multi-currencies is desirable.
Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex financial information effectively.
Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to critique processes and implement improvements.
Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable to change, and able to build productive relationships at all levels.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Flexible working options with up to 2 days of remote work per week.
Opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Due to the nature of the role, my client is keen to get interviews set up ASAP for this so if you are interested, please apply via the link