Role:HeadofFinance
Location:Royston,Hertfordshire(On-site)
Were recruiting a Head of Finance for a well-established, US-owned business based in Royston, Hertfordshire. This is a key leadership role with full responsibility for the finance function, acting as the primary finance partner to the Managing Director and the main interface with the US parent company .
The role
Youll lead end-to-end finance operations, ensuring strong financial control, robust reporting, and full statutory compliance. The position also supports acquisition activity and wider operational reporting, with the opportunity to drive process improvement and efficiency.
Key responsibilities Lead and manage the full finance function and direct reports
Multi-currency monthly reporting (Sterling and US Dollars)
Cash flow management and credit control
Statutory compliance and corporate governance (including Company Secretary duties)
Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax authorities, and the US parent company
Own the annual audit process (preparation and coordination)
VAT reporting for the UK and Ireland
Quarterly royalty reporting
Monthly payroll administration
Budgeting and forecasting support, including forms for the sales team
Sales, customer, warehouse, and stock control reporting
Oversee insurance arrangements (including credit insurance) and pension scheme
Support acquisition reviews, including financial analysis and due diligence
Oversee telecoms contracts and support IT development within the business
Identify and implement process improvements
What were looking for Proven experience in a senior finance role with full ownership of the finance function
Minimum 5 years experience producing monthly management accounts
Strong credit control and cash flow management capability
Experience supporting acquisition reviews and/or due diligence
Confident across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit, tax and statutory compliance
Comfortable producing operational reporting beyond finance (sales, stock, customer reporting)
Experience in a B2C environment is advantageous
Knowledge of Pegasus Opera and/or Sage is advantageous
Qualifications Ideally professionally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
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