Duties Of The Head Of Finance Role
A multi-site organisation with offices in South-East London is looking to hire an ambitious ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Head of Finance to join them on a permanent basis. This role is office-based and offers potential career progression in the medium/long term. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and supervising a large finance team, the Head of Finance will:
1. Work as part of the senior team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the business, with specific responsibility for all aspects of the Finance Department.
2. Lead, develop, and manage a strong finance team to support and deliver the organisational agenda; collaborate with the people team to ensure sufficient qualified and committed staff to meet current and future needs.
3. Ensure all staff are engaged in attaining necessary qualifications and training to perform their duties effectively.
4. Manage and monitor business administration performance, developing intervention strategies and plans to achieve improvements when necessary.
5. Ensure effective delivery of finance and admin systems and procedures, and engage staff across all business areas.
6. Maintain control of all financial transactions, ensuring timely completion of processes such as income reconciliation, bank reconciliation, balance sheet management, debtors management, credit control, purchase ledger management, and payroll support.
7. Support the Head of Management Accounting to ensure management information is accurately captured and reported for informed decision-making.
8. Utilise quality and information systems to ensure efficient and economical day-to-day administration performance.
Requirements Of The Head Of Finance Role
* ACA, CIMA, or ACCA Qualified Accountant
* Proven experience managing teams of more than 10 people
* Experience with complex tax returns
* Advanced IT skills, including office products and system administration
* Strong experience in financial control, including AP, AR, bank, and income reconciliation
* Good knowledge of management accounting
* Previous experience in a multi-site business is beneficial
Benefits Of The Head Of Finance
* Company car
* Excellent pension scheme
* Health insurance
* Career progression opportunities
If this opportunity interests you, please apply or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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