Head of Finance
Strategic Financial Leadership: Work closely with senior leadership to align financial performance with the company’s long-term goals.Team Management & Development: Lead and mentor a growing finance team, ensuring their continued professional development and fostering a culture of financial excellence.Operational Efficiency: Oversee the company’s financial processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness in all financial operations.Financial Reporting & Analysis: Produce monthly management reports, financial forecasting, budgeting, and detailed financial analyses to inform strategic business decisions.Compliance & Risk Management: Oversee financial compliance with HMRC regulations, VAT returns, Corporation Tax, and other relevant legislation.
Identify and mitigate financial risks.Internal Operations Oversight: Manage the company’s facilities, IT systems, and information security, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting operational efficiency.Cost & Profitability Management: Drive initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities, streamline processes, and enhance profitability.Client & Supplier Relations: Partner with legal teams to negotiate client and supplier contracts, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with business objectives.HR & People Operations: Ensure adherence to HR regulations and collaborate with department heads on workforce planning and employee benefits.Desired Skills and Experience:
Qualifications: ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification, demonstrating strong financial expertise.Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop teams, with a focus on mentoring and creating a culture of excellence.Strategic Vision: Strong ability to contribute to high-level strategy, making data-driven decisions to support business growth.Financial Expertise: Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, VAT, and tax compliance.Commercial Acumen: Skilled in driving profitability, financial planning, and cost management.Systems Experience: Familiarity with financial systems like Xero and Procim, and experience in streamlining financial processes.Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders.