Head of Finance

Artemis Clarke; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established B2B SME is seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to lead their finance team and support strategic decision-making. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape financial processes and controls while mentoring team members. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional looking to make a significant impact in a growing organization. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for finance, this role could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with experience managing finance departments.
• Strong analytical mind with excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance activities and processes for the company.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and present results to the Board.
• Manage a small finance team and contribute to business strategy.

Skills

Financial Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Accounting

Attention to Detail

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job title: Head of Finance

Salary: £60k - £70k

Location: Somerset

Reporting to: MD

Hours: Full Time (flexible working possible)

Our Client

Our client is a well-established B2B SME based in Somerset. They are looking to recruit a hands-on and insightful Head of Finance to support the MD and Senior Leadership Team in providing timely and accurate financial information to assist with decision making. For the right individual this could be an opportunity to develop into the role of Finance Director as the business grows.

Head of Finance - The Role

As Head of Finance, you will report to the MD and work closely with the management of the parent company. The successful candidate will be a key member of the SLT and the number 1 in finance. This is a full-time role which requires experience of running and managing a small finance team with a broad range of responsibilities which include:

• Responsibility for all finance activities and processes;
• Preparation of the monthly management accounts pack;
• Presenting monthly results to the Board;
• Monitoring cash and preparing cash flow forecasts;
• Monitoring WIP by project to ensure accurate recording of costs and revenues;
• Producing & monitoring forecasts and budgets;
• Development of finance routines to improve accuracy and efficiencies;
• Overseeing the payroll calculations and processing in a timely manner;
• Analysing financial data and developing reporting metrics;
• Performing monthly control account reconciliations;
• Preparation of VAT and P11Ds;
• Contributing to the Company's decision-making process and challenge the SLT to improve the business;
• Management and development of a small finance team;
• Contributing to the development of business strategy and customer pricing;
• Cash/debt management and collection;
• Preparation of Statutory Accounts and tax returns along with advisors;
• Liaising with shareholders, external accountants and HMRC;
• Compliance with UK GAAP.

The Successful Applicant

As Head of Finance, you will be a qualified finance professional with experience of managing a finance department and in developing financial controls, processes and reporting, ideally in a construction or engineering environment.

Requirements include:

• Preferred ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified accountant (QBE also considered);
• A good understanding of project accounting and WIP;
• An inquiring analytical mind with strong Excel and Microsoft product skills;
• Demonstrable experience implementing financial controls, processes and reporting;
• Good business acumen and diplomacy skills, with convincing communication skills and engaging personal style;
• Demonstrable leadership skills to mentor and support the finance team members;
• Ability to work effectively at speed and under pressure of deadlines, whilst maintaining attention to detail;
• Sage 200 experience desirable.

Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application:

• Are you a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)?
• Have you acted as a number one in a finance department of a high-growth SME?
• Do you have construction or engineering experience?
• Do you have Sage 200 experience?
• Do you have experience of preparing VAT returns?

Artemis Clarke Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. By applying for this role you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at artemisclarke.co.uk.