Head of Finance

Eastmidlandsrecruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Finance based in South Derbyshire. This full-time, permanent position involves leading an accounts department, contributing to financial decisions, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, have strong leadership skills, and be proficient in Excel and SAP. Salary is £55,000 per annum.

Benefits

Supportive colleagues

Great workplace

Qualifications

• You will have previously worked as a Management Accountant or Finance Manager.
• Excellent leadership capabilities are required.
• IT literate with advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Monthly management accounts preparation, variance analysis, and commentary.
• Responsibility for month end accounting close and compliance.
• Involvement in budgetary planning and forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Communication

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.

Responsibilities

• Monthly management accounts preparation, variance analysis and commentary
• Responsibility for the month end accounting close, Trial Balance, general ledger, balance sheet reconcilations, 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