Head of Finance

Greenwellgleeson are recruiting for a Head of Finance to work with a growing SME manufacturing business in Wednesbury.

The Head of Finance based in Wednesbury is a senior member of the management team, reporting directly to the Managing Director. The successful applicant will be responsible for the control and administration of all finance functions, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and policies. They will also have a key role in the determining the strategy of the business. An imminent ERP implementation will be a key initial area of focus and commitment.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Being an integral and leading part of the ERP systems implementation team at Wednesbury

• Management of the finance department including four direct reports

• Preparation of monthly management accounts

• Compilation of the budget and other financial plans

• Preparation of year-end financial accounts and associated audit and taxation packs

• Control of cash flow within defined parameters

• Timely advice and explanation of any variances to budget or forecast, enabling corrective managerial action to be taken at the earliest opportunity

• Oversee the information technology function, including the development and maintenance of computer systems

• Monitoring and control of customer credit limits, debt insurance and debt collection

• Preparation and control of stocktakes including the timely provision and explanations of results

• Monitoring, measurement and achievement of the finance department's KPIs

• Introduction, monitoring and maintenance of the internal control procedures in line with best practice and Group policy and direction

Skills, Requirements, Qualifications

* Be a qualified Accountant (preferably ACA)

* Have at least three years post-qualifying professional or industrial experience

* Be computer literate with good systems knowledge and experience

* A demonstrable record of achievement in the implementation and maintenance of financial controls

* Be able to influence and support good decision making in the senior management team via preparation of quality analysis, knowledgeable interpretation and communication of data in addition to providing robust challenges

* Be a good communicator across all disciplines within the business, the wider Group and externally

* Supportive of innovation and adept at change management