Pashley Cycles - Head of Finance
Pashley has been designing and making beautiful, high-quality, iconic bicycles in Stratford-upon-Avon since 1926. Whilst being respectful to its strong heritage, it has invested significantly in recent years, creating new opportunities by developing innovative products for both business and consumers. It has industry leading design and technical capabilities backed up by a highly skilled manufacturing team and has recently restructured its operation as part of a focused strategy which puts a strong emphasis on its new consumer range and brand development.
As it approaches its Centenary year Pashley is continuing to strengthen its leadership team and a planned retirement has created a vacancy for a new Head of Finance.
Based predominantly in Stratford-upon-Avon and reporting directly to and working alongside the CEO, the Head of Finance will play a pivotal and highly influential role not only in the day to day running but also in the future direction and success of the business.
The role also expands to the financial lead of its associate Group company.
This is an exciting opportunity to really make a difference in the sustainability and growth of a truly iconic brand with significant scope for future career enhancement within this privately owned business.
Responsibilities:
· Lead financial modelling and analysis to support strategic decision making and forecasting
· Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, financial reporting, cashflow management and risk management
· Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities
· Monthly and annual management accounts
· Submission of all financial and regulatory accounts
· HMRC R&D annual claim submissions
· Corporation Tax submissions
· Quarterly Vat Returns
· Payroll & associated HR/PAYE HMRC returns and submissions
· Annual P11D Submissions
· Monthly Sales Reports
· Insurance – annual review and set up
· Essential Utility Contracts
· Daily Cashflow
· Leadership of and cover for Accounts Assistants for Holidays: who's responsibilities include, payroll, daily sales invoicing, cashbooks, supplier payments etc
· Trade Mark & Patents – filing of documentation
· Director & Shareholder activity – filing of documentation
· Management of bank accounts and key relationships
Requirements and Qualifications:
· The successful candidate will be qualified to a CPA, CFA and/or CIMA standard.
· Proven experience of leading a finance team within a dynamic and challenging SME environment. Ability to motivate and inspire to achieve results.
· With a small but passionate and talented team, it is crucial that the candidate is the right cultural fit, hands-on, self-starting, creative, leads through example and takes the initiative.
· Have an excellent knowledge of financial management and accounting principles, standards, taxation and regulatory requirements.
· Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyse data to identify trends and insights.
· Strong working understanding of ERP systems and financial analysis tools.
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate financial data highlighting problems and opportunities along with solutions to key stakeholders across all levels of the business.
· Experience in working cross-functionally and collaboratively across all departments and levels of the business including leadership and board members.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £39,547.69-£61,707.23 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Experience:
* Financial management: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/09/2025
Reference ID: Pashley/HOF/21/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/11/2025