Finance Lead UK

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Lead to guide its finance team through a pivotal growth phase. This senior management role involves overseeing all finance functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and compliance, while ensuring the financial health of the business. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with extensive experience in professional services, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact on its financial strategy.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant with 5-10 years of experience.
• Experience managing a small finance team and strong numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the UK Finance Team and leading all aspects of the finance function.
• Providing management reports and monitoring financial health.

Skills

Accounting

Communication Skills

Numeracy Skills

Excel

MS D365 F&O

Team Management

Process Improvement

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

MS D365 F&O

Job description

We are expanding our finance team and seeking a Finance Lead to join the Hitachi Solutions family. This senior management role reports to the SVP Finance – Europe.

The successful candidate will work closely with the UK management team to guide the business through its next growth phase. The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting experience and excellent communication skills, with regular interaction with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing the UK Finance Team.
2. Leading all aspects of the finance function, including AR, AP, FP&A, Compliance, Tax, and Reporting.
3. Monitoring the financial health of the business.
4. Providing management reports.
5. Overseeing tax and regulatory compliance issues.
6. Contributing to financial strategy decisions.
7. Reporting on costs across various areas such as product, staff, sales, and operations.
8. Ensuring the completion of statutory audits.

Qualifications:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5-10 years of experience within a professional services organization.
• Strong numeracy skills and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Professional approach with a commitment to deadlines.
• Significant experience with MS D365 F&O.
• Experience managing a small, effective finance team.
• Flexible, hands-on, and supportive to the management team.
• Proactive, process-oriented, and eager to improve procedures.
• Effective communicator and team player capable of engaging with all management levels.

Diversity and Inclusion at Hitachi Solutions

We value diversity as a driver of innovation and growth. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected and represented, reflecting the communities we serve.

If interested, please apply directly to learn more about this opportunity and have a chat with us.

Additional Information:

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