#10540 - Head of Finance, 70k - 80k

We are looking for a Head of Finance to support the growth of the business. This individual will be a key member of the senior management team and presents a great opportunity to an ambitious candidate to join a company on an exciting growth trajectory.

The role is both hands-on and operational with a strategic requirement. The candidate will provide leadership, oversight, and direction to the finance function as well as to the wider business. The successful candidate will be a commercially minded partner to the Managing Director, working across various functional aspects of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the MD and other senior leaders to develop and implement business plans and budgets, acting as a commercial sounding board for the MD.

• As part of the senior leadership team, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate, and providing financial analysis aligning the approach to the strategy.

• Develop and maintain financial forecasting and budgeting processes and systems to deliver a fit for purpose finance and operational function with timely, accurate, insightful and compliant financial reporting to the senior management team and Board as appropriate.

• Develop and maintain timely, comprehensive, and accurate KPIs and business reporting processes that drive performance.

• Develop and optimise the companys financial and ERP systems, ensuring they are appropriate, and future-proofed.

• Take control of and drive improvement in key operational metrics around margin, labour percentage, etc.

• Cashflow management and forecasting

• Direct and manage finance staff to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and developed so that they fulfil their responsibilities to the required standard.

• Ensure full compliance in all areas of finance and taxation.

• Oversight on any legal and commercial contract negotiations.

• Lead the fundraising activities of the company.

• Manage key relationships with external stakeholders and partners including Auditors, Bankers, Legal Representatives etc. as required.

• Establish and manage company policies regarding risk management and working capital management as appropriate.

• Complete day-to-day financial management and reporting of the Company.

The ideal candidate for the role would have all, or most, of the following experience points:

• A recognised accounting or financial qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA).

• Prior experience in a senior financial position with a track record of creating value for shareholders.

• Experience in driving accounting and management information systems implementations and improvements.

• Experience of professionalizing finance processes and teams, driving reporting and process improvements.

• Strong financial modeling and data analysis capability.

• Experience in FMCG and stock management

• A can-do attitude, with a will to roll up your sleeves to get things sorted.

Package:

• 70k - 80k
• Basic Salar
• KPI Bonu
• Pension
• Death in Service
• Travel Allowance
• Lunch Allowance
• Laptop & Phone