Head of Finance

Line Up; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering business near Stansted is seeking a Head of Finance to take ownership of financial activities. You will ensure compliance and provide accurate reporting to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a finance leadership role and be proficient in Sage 200. This position offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum and a 39-hour workweek.

Benefits

Alternate Fridays off

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance leadership role, ideally within an SME or engineering environment.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and confident in leading a small team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting.
• Oversee sales and purchase ledger, invoices, and statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including VAT, PAYE, and HMRC reporting.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external advisors.
• Drive efficiency improvements in systems and processes.

Skills

Proven experience in a finance leadership role

Proficient in Sage 200

Strong background in management accounts

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Aerotrac software

Job description

Overview

Head of Finance position for a growing engineering business near Stansted. Reporting directly to senior management, you will take ownership of financial activities, ensure compliance, and provide clear, accurate reporting to support decision-making.

Location: Near Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom

Salary & Hours

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours: Week 1 – Mon-Thurs 07:30-17:00, Fri 07:30-13:30; Week 2 – Mon-Thurs 07:30-17:00. Average of 39 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting.
• Oversee sales and purchase ledger, invoices, and statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including VAT, PAYE, and HMRC reporting.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external advisors.
• Drive efficiency improvements in systems and processes.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a finance leadership role, ideally within an SME or engineering environment.
• Proficient in Sage 200
• Knowledge of Aerotrac software would be advantageous.
• Strong background in management accounts, cash flow, and forecasting.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and confident in leading a small team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly.

Additional Information

• Alternate Fridays off.
• Applicants must already hold the right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately. Due to the number of applications we receive, it's not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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