Head of Finance

East Midlands Recruitment Ltd; Burnaston CP; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Finance based in South Derbyshire. This full-time, permanent role involves leading an accounts department of four, preparing monthly management accounts, and contributing to financial planning. The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified and possess strong leadership and advanced Excel skills. The salary is £55,000 per annum, with opportunities to work in a supportive environment reaching international teams.

Benefits

Supportive colleagues

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or experience equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or Finance Manager.
• Self-driven and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Oversee month-end accounting close and compliance.
• Involved in budget preparation and forecasting processes.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Advanced Excel skills

SAP experience

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or QBE

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Head of Finance, based in South Derbyshire

You will be an integral part of the UK Management team, leading an accounts department of 4 employees, and you will interact with colleagues from sites in Europe, China, and the USA.

Travelling to Germany several times per year will be a key part of this role.

You will oversee the company’s financial performance and as part of the management team you will contribute to making decisions which will help the business meet all of its short and long term targets.

Duties

Monthly management accounts preparation, variance analysis and commentary

Responsibility for the month end accounting close, Trial Balance, general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, compliance, and stock management

Budgetary planning and forecasting processes including full involvement in the annual budget and updated forecasts

What we are looking for

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or QBE

You will have previously worked as a Management Accountant or Finance Manager and have excellent leadership capabilities.

IT literate with advance Excel skill (required). Experience of SAP (preferred)

You will be self-driven, and a real team player.

What's in it for you

A great workplace and supportive colleagues to help you on the next part of your career journey.

Full time, permanent role

Salary £55,000 per annum