Job Description
Head of Finance, ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified, FMCG SME, Bedford, c£90,000
Working for a £50m wholesale / retail business based in Bedford. Overseeing small accounts team, responsible for all accounting, reporting, and budgeting processes for the business.
As the Head of Finance, you will be a key part of the senior leadership team, and your remit will include:
* Leading the forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning processes
* Preparing the annual budget
* Statutory accounts preparation, ensuring accurate financial reporting
* Coordinating with external auditors during the audit process
* Lead preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly management accounts, providing regular performance analysis
* Direct the forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning process for income, costs, balance sheet, and cashflow accounting
* Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring reporting deadlines are met
* Manage tax matters, including VAT compliance and filing
Seeking a commercially minded qualified Accountant with SME and FMCG experience, ideally including exposure to online retail/ wholesale operations.