Job Description
The Head of Finance will lead the financial management and reporting for a broad range or legal entities in the UK and abroad. This temporary position is based in central Oxford, 2 days per week hybrid working, and would suit a qualified accountant from a large complex bluechip organisation.
Client Details
This role is based within a large UK business with a global reach. Focused on investment, development and growth of their joint ventures.
Description
The Head of Finance is responsible for the following:
Management Accounting & Budgeting
* Lead the team in delivering management accounting support across a range of legal entities and joint ventures.
* Monitor financial performance against budgets, explain significant variances, and recommend corrective actions.
* Support forward planning and budgeting for these entities, providing financial advice to senior management.
* Work with Company Secretaries to ensure Boards are fully informed on financial matters, including preparing papers and recommendations for Board approval.
Financial Reporting
* Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements for assigned entities.
* Coordinate audits, act as the main point of contact for auditors, and ensure timely resolution of any issues raised.
Group Reporting
* Provide required financial data for group consolidation on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
* Make adjustments to align with relevant reporting standards and support reconciliation of intercompany balances.
Tax Compliance
* Ensure VAT submissions are accurate and submitted on time.
* Prepare draft corporation tax returns and liaise with tax teams for review.
* Monitor commercial activity for tax reporting accuracy and lead related communications and training.
Process Oversight & Compliance
* Ensure all responsible entities comply with internal financial regulations.
* Establish financial systems and processes for new legal entities and joint ventures.
* Oversee daily processing activities, review junior team members' work, and provide guidance and training as needed.
Profile
This role would suit a qualified accountant with strong controls experience gained perhaps from qualifying in practice (ACA for example) who has then worked for a large bluechip and complex organisation as Financial Controller, Divisional Finance Director or Head of Finance.
* Experience gained in a large ( > £200m T/O) business in the private/ public sector is essential.
* Fully qualified Accountant ( ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is essential.
* Team management experience is essential.
This position offers hybrid working - 2 days office, 3 from home.
Located in central Oxford candidates will need to be able to commute by Train or Park & Ride as parking is not available.
Job Offer
* Interim / Contract position role
* 6 month contract
* Heart of central Oxford