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Head of Finance

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Posted a day ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S26 1DL, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are seeking a Head of Finance to support a Finance Director, emphasizing leadership and team development over technical skills.
  • Candidates should have a professional accounting qualification and significant experience in financial accounting and statutory accounts production.
  • The role requires strong communication skills to influence senior stakeholders and manage a large finance team.
  • The position offers a salary of £80,000 to £100,000, depending on experience.
  • A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in finance leadership roles is required.

We are delighted to be partnered with one of our top clients in sourcing a Head of Finance to support an excellent Finance Director.

Whilst technical ability is needed at this level, strong experience in transforming, leading and developing large finance teams across all transaction processes is more important .

This role will require a strong and effective communicator with the ability to build relationships with, and influence, a variety of key senior stakeholders.

You will:

Be a professional accounting qualification

Possess proven financial accounting expertise with a demonstrable track record of achievement and progression

Be able to demonstrate significant experience in the production of statutory accounts and management of the external audit process

Excel in leading and developing a large accounting team of a large and complex organisation

provide advice on best practice in external financial reporting.

Take overall responsibility for the accuracy and production of the management accounts, working with relevant stakeholders to achieve this.

Be responsible for the monthly rolling cash flow forecast and balance sheet control.

Deliver continual improvement in financial processes to provide both internal and external customers an efficient and effective finance experience.

Implement a performance management culture including making sure that 1-1s, performance and development reviews and team meetings take place regularly and with recorded outcomes and actions.

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