We are seeking a proactive and detail:oriented Head of Finance to lead our finance operations and team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will oversee the day:to:day running of the finance function, ensuring robust reporting, compliance, and support to the wider business.
This role is ideally suited to a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 1:3 years PQE who is eager to take ownership of an SME finance team within Manufacturing and play a key role in driving process accuracy and financial insight.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Development:
- Manage and develop a finance team of three, ensuring effective delivery of daily finance tasks.
- Provide coaching, support, and cross:cover across the team where required.
Month:End and Management Reporting:
- Lead the month:end close process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts.
- Prepare and submit monthly reporting to the international parent company, including intercompany reconciliations and reporting.
Project and Inventory Accounting:
- Partner with Operations to ensure accurate project accounting, including revenue recognition, WIP and Deferred Income.
- Support inventory management processes and ensure integrity of project costs.
Compliance and Control:
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
- Manage payroll in conjunction with HR and Sales Director, including P11D reporting.
- Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring accuracy in day:to:day postings and reconciliations.
Business Partnering and Ad:Hoc Support:
- Collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Sales, and the wider business.
- Support the Finance Director with analysis, ad:hoc tasks, and strategic initiatives.
Candidate Profile
- Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), ideally 1:3 years PQE.
- Experience in an SME environment; manufacturing or project:based business desirable.
- Hands:on approach with willingness to get involved across different areas of the business.
- Strong technical grounding in management accounts, VAT, payroll, and intercompany processes.
- ERP experience preferred; JD Edwards desirable but not essential.
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage a small team.
Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Private Medical Insurance for peace of mind.
- Enhanced Pension Scheme to support your future.
- Onsite Parking for easy commuting.
- Bonus Scheme linked to both company and personal objectives.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a broad, hands:on finance leadership role in a growing SME environment. You will gain exposure to global trading, project:based accounting, and parent:company reporting, while developing your leadership skills under the guidance of the Finance Director.
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