Head of Finance

Hays Senior Finance; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance for a dynamic role within a growing SME. This position offers the opportunity to lead financial operations during a transformative period, ensuring robust financial management and strategic insights. You will be at the forefront of financial reporting, team leadership, and process improvements, making a significant impact on the organization. If you are ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified with a strong commercial finance background and a passion for driving change, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Flexible working

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or CIMA with recent SME experience.
• Strong commercial finance background and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts to the board.
• Manage a small finance team and oversee cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Commercial Finance Experience

Financial Modelling

Management Accounting

KPI Analysis

Team Management

Education

ACA/ACCA or CIMA Qualified

Tools

MS Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

Overview

• Service sector SME require ACA/ACCA or CIMA Qualified Head of Finance for an exciting and challenging position for the next 6 months.
• Here is a superb opportunity for a commercially minded Head of Finance to undertake an exciting new challenge within a fast-paced business, whilst they go through a period of change.

About the Head of Finance position

• Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Finance will be a key member of the Senior Management Team and undertake responsibility for all aspects of finance within a small but expanding organisation.

Key duties include:

• Production & presentation of monthly management accounts to the board with detailed financial commentary and recommendations.
• Month-end Reporting and analysis of KPIs.
• Management of a small finance team of 3.
• Projected Revenue & Budget forecasting and variance analysis.
• Cash flow forecasting & reporting.
• Statutory Accounts preparation and liaison with company auditors.
• Complex Financial Modelling utilising MS Excel.
• Driving improvements in financial processes and procedures.

About you

• Applicants for the Head of Finance position will be ACA/ACCA or CIMA Qualified with recent experience within an SME environment.
• In addition, you will have strong commercial experience with a proven track record as Finance Business Partner within a commercial financial environment.
• You will have strong systems experience with a good knowledge of ERP Systems and Advanced Excel skills.

Company benefits

• 25 days holiday.
• Flexible working.
• On-site parking.

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