Head of Finance

Meridian Business Support; Andover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Finance in Andover to lead the finance department and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. You'll manage a team and provide strategic insights to management, ensuring financial health and governance. The role requires a qualified accountant with 8+ years of experience, including leadership experience. Competitive salary from £60,000 to £70,000 and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in finance roles, including at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• Flexibility and adaptability; able to grow with the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team, setting clear objectives and ensuring effective execution.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Analyze financial performance and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Reporting skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making abilities

Proficiency in financial modelling

Strong Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified accountant ACA, CIMA or similar

Tools

ERP software

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Senior Consultant at Meridian Business Support

Our client is a successful and growing business, and they are looking for a Head of Finance to join the team based in Andover.

The Head of Finance will lead the growing finance department and drive the planning and financial operations for the company, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial risk management, and providing strategic insights to the senior management team. The Head of

Finance will also ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

Duties:

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership on business performance and strategic decisions.
• Lead and manage the finance team, setting clear objectives and ensuring effective execution.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and procedures to safeguard the company’s financial assets.

Cash Flow Management:

• Manage cash flow and working capital via control of the sales and purchase ledger functions
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Analyse financial performance and identify areas for improvement.

Payroll Management:

• Manage monthly in house payroll function for colleagues

Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other key stakeholders to ensure proper financial governance.

Team Development:

• Lead a team of 8, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Mentor and guide team members in their career development and technical skills.

Skills/Experience:

• Reporting skills, administrative writing skills, managing processes, organisation, analysing information, professionalism, supply management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and strong Excel skills.
• Experience with financial systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• Experience in HVAC desirable but not essential.

Qualifications Required:

• Qualified accountant ACA, CIMA or similar
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in finance roles, including at least 5 years in a
• leadership position.

Personal Qualities:

• Flexibility and adaptability; able to grow with the needs of the business.

This is a full time onsite permanent role offering £60,000 - £70,000 DOE and free on-site parking.

Please contact Gemma Lawrence at Meridian on 07876 250 447 or [e-mail] to apply and find out more or email

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Construction, Manufacturing, and Engineering Services

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