Head of Finance

Agility Resoucing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Head of Finance to work closely with the MD, enhance financial functions, and oversee budgeting. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a strong manufacturing background and excellent IT skills. This role is crucial for developing strategic objectives in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Must have a background in manufacturing.
• Hands-on approach is essential.
• Strong IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the MD to enhance the finance function.
• Develop and maintain 5-year plans.
• Oversee audits and annual stock takes.
• Be the main contact for the bank and investors.
• Maintain budgeting and forecasting controls.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strong IT skills

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Pre Covid 19 we were approached by our client to recruit a number of positions. We have contacted them and they have asked us to carry on sourcing candidates for this position so interested candidates should still apply. Candidates already registered with Agility Resourcing are automatically considered.

A leading manufacturing company who are in a unique position are looking to recruit a newly created Head of Finance post. Reporting to a dynamic and passionate MD you will be instrumental in moving the business forward.

Responsibilities

As Head of Finance you will work closely with the MD to ensure that the finance function is robust to keep up with business growth along with business partnering with technical areas of the business and look at developing strategic objectives.

• Develop and maintain the 5 year plans.
• Oversee audit and annual stock take.
• Be the main point of contact for the bank and develop relationships with potential investors
• Maintain prompt budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain robust controls over the financial systems.

Qualifications

To be considered for the role you MUST be ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified and a background in manufacturing is essential. A hands on approach is equally essential and you will very much be at the "coal-face". Strong IT skills are a pre-requisite and system ERP would be an advantage.