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Kenton Black Limited
Posted 9 days ago, valid for a month
Preston, Lancashire PR2, England
£60,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A service-based SME near Preston is seeking a new Head of Finance to replace an upcoming retirement.
- The role requires a full CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification and proven experience in a similar level number 1 finance position.
- The Head of Finance will oversee the finance team, manage financial activities, and provide strategic support for growth plans.
- Key benefits include a salary of £60,000 to £70,000, bonus schemes, 25 days annual leave, company pension, and private healthcare.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence at all levels are essential for this hands-on role.
A service based SME on the outskirts of Preston are looking to appoint a new Head of Finance to replace an upcoming retirement. The Head of Finance will be a key player in providing strategic support to help facilitate growth plans and ongoing business success.
Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:
Bonus schemes driven by company and individual performance
25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays with an office shut down over the Christmas period
Company pension
Private healthcare
Your New Role as Head of Finance:
Sitting as number 1 in finance and part of the senior management team, this Head of Finance role reports to the Managing Director. Taking ownership of all financial activities within the business, responsibilities will include:
Management of the finance team, being responsible for their training, development and any future recruitment
Production of the monthly management accounts pack
Preparation of the board pack
Production of year end statutory accounts
Being the primary point of contact for external auditors and other external stakeholders
Production of budgets and forecasts
Providing strategic support to aid effective decision making
Leading on various financial projects including potential system changes and improvements
Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:
Full CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification is required for this role. Additionally you will be proven in a similar level number 1 finance role and enjoy the hands on elements of working within a growing SME. Strong leadership and staff management skills are required, you will be required to grow and develop the finance team in line with business growth. Commercially driven, you will have strong analytical capabilities with the ability to challenge and influence at all levels as required.
This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.
