Financial Controller

Kenton Black; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Finance is seeking a Head of Finance for a rapidly growing company. This role offers the opportunity to lead a finance team, drive strategic improvements, and involves various accounting duties. With a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, this position promises substantial responsibility and impact.

Benefits

Salary up to £65,000

Full-time role, with options for reduced working pattern

Lunchtime finish each Friday

Hybrid working – up to 2 days from home weekly

25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

Company sick pay

Relaxed/casual office culture

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven leadership role within finance.
• Experience in hands-on accounting duties.
• Ability to refine processes and support decision making.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly management accounts with commentary.
• Prepare board reports and consolidate subsidiaries.
• Manage PAYE, VAT, and Corporation Tax for UK and EU entities.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Strategic Support

Team Mentoring

Education

CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

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Kenton Black Finance are exclusively supporting a fast-growth business with a global reach, as they look to recruit a Head of Finance.

This innovative business has grown rapidly, doubling turnover in each of the last 3 years, with further growth forecasted. Senior leadership are open to new ideas and the new Head of Finance will have much opportunity to add value and drive improvements where necessary.

Offices are within a commutable distance from Preston, Blackpool/Fylde and Lancaster (within 20-30 minute drive).

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

•Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• A full time role is available, a reduced working pattern can be considered also
• Lunchtime finish each Friday
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days working from home each week
• 25 days annual leave entitlement (+ bank holidays)
• Company sick pay
• Relaxed/casual office culture
• Free on site parking

Your New Role as Head of Finance:

As Head of Finance, you will report into the CEO, leading a small finance team. The role includes a variety of hands on accounting duties whilst providing valuable strategic support to drive continued growth.

Duties will include:

• Review of monthly management accounts including commentary and analysis
• Preparation of board reports
• Consolidation of subsidiaries
• Weekly reporting of turnover and gross profit
• Budgeting and cash flow reporting
• Responsibility for PAYE, VAT and Corporation Tax for UK and EU entities, liaising with relevant external stakeholders as required
• Review existing systems and processes and identify areas for improvements, implementing these where appropriate

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The successful candidate will be fully CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified, proven in a leadership role within finance. Involved in the detail of accounting, the new Head of Finance must also demonstrate ability to refine processes and support decision making and mentor the team as required.
Please submit your CV without delay for consideration.

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.