Head of finance

Job Description

A leading privately owned importer and wholesaler are looking for a proven commercially minded Head of Finance to lead the finance function, provide financial leadership, and support the continued growth and profitability of the business. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational finance expertise combined with commercial acumen and the ability to influence business decisions at Board level. Key focuses will include:

• Lead, manage and develop the finance team, creating a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Provide strategic financial insight and support to the leadership team
• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles
• Monitor business performance against budgets and forecasts
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual statutory accounts and board reporting packs
• Deliver meaningful commercial reporting and analysis to support decision-making
• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
• Optimise working capital
• Support the ongoing development and optimisation of finance systems
• Ensure robust financial controls, policies and procedures are maintained across the organisation
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team and wider business

This really is a great opportunity working for a fantastic mentor who will give you the autonomy to run the finance department day to day. You must be qualified, have significant finance leadership experience within a business of scale and have the energy and drive to really lead and develop the team. Please apply now for immediate consideration.