Head of Finance

Your new company

Our client is a privately owned SME that has experienced significant growth and is poised for the next stage of its development.

Your new role

Reporting to the Managing Director and SMT, you will lead the finance function and enjoy a broad role providing financial advice and commercial support as well as leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. All elements of financial control will come under your remit, including overseeing cash flow management and working capital. You will work with the MD to manage banking relationships and funding facilities, ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation, and statutory reporting requirements and manage year-end accounts and coordinate external audits. This highly commercial role will analyse profitability, support pricing decisions and tender submissions and evaluate capital investment proposals whilst also developing financial models for business growth and expansion opportunities. We are looking for a candidate who will identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency by working across the business, including operations.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with financial leadership experience gained in an SME environment. You will have strong commercial acumen, excellent financial planning and analytical skills and have experience managing cash flow and funding. People management skills, strong communication and influencing abilities, as well as advanced Excel and financial systems experience are all required.

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a broad number one finance role in a successful SME with scope for future progression.

What you need to do now

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