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This exciting business supplies equipment and services to customers in the UK and internationally. Part of a larger group of companies, they have experienced rapid growth and have a reputation as an innovative, market-leading company in their niche sector. A new role has now been created for a Head of Finance to join the senior team and report to the Divisional MD on site and the Group Finance Director at head office. The role will carry full responsibility for the site finance department, providing financial analysis to support decision-making for senior executives and delivering reports to the group. Success in this role could significantly raise your profile within the group and potentially lead to a Finance Director position in the future.
Skills
The role will be responsible for the results and success of the finance department and would suit someone looking for a varied position in a growing £5 - £10m turnover company. You will manage a small team and must possess strong communication skills to operate credibly at board level. The main duties will include:
* Taking responsibility for the company's finance function
* Assisting with strategic planning and supporting acquisitions
* Monitoring cash flow and financial transactions
* Designing KPIs and operational performance measures
* Forecasting and business planning
* Implementing cost savings and ensuring budgets are adhered to
* Preparing the board pack
* Monthly reporting and analysis
* Controlling stock to improve working capital
* Improving systems and processes
* Group reporting for the board
This role would suit an individual who is excited by change and enjoys troubleshooting and improving processes. An initial project will be to implement paperless accounts, service, and order processing procedures by integrating computer systems. Good knowledge of stock control will be highly beneficial, along with a willingness to contribute ideas to overall operational success.
Ideally, candidates should be CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE). Applicants must have experience in a hands-on finance role at a similar level, managing a team, with strong organisational and planning skills. Good knowledge of Excel and preferably SAGE will be useful, along with a high degree of comfort working with different IT systems and business management software.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance
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