Head of Finance

FMCG JOBS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG firm in central London seeks a Head of Finance to oversee financial management and strategy. The role requires a qualified accountant with strong financial analysis skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, supporting strategic decisions, and guiding financial planning. This position offers an opportunity to play a vital role in driving profitability and business performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Desire to drive improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Professional and collaborative approach to achieving deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Director in running the company's accounting function.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and board reporting.
• Develop and control annual operating budget.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

GVA Search is proud to be partnering exclusively with a rapidly-growing, FMCG business in central London, who is looking to recruit a Head of Finance who will play an integral role in driving business performance. This is a critical role, reporting directly to the Finance Director with responsibility for all financial aspects of the day-to-day running of the company, including the timely and accurate delivery of the monthly management accounts board pack. In addition, the successful candidate will provide appropriate narrative and advice, measuring individual departmental performances and implementing recommendations based on these findings.

This role will proactively develop and improve the monthly metrics to check the company's financial health, as well as the implementation of necessary policies and procedures to ensure sound financial management and control, of which will be aligned with the company's objectives.

SOME OF THE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Support the Finance Director in the smooth running of the company's accounting function.
• Prepare the monthly management accounts and Board reporting pack; ensure timely, concise and insightful reporting to key business stakeholders and the Board.
• Work 'hand in glove' with the Finance Director to provide leadership to the Board's Finance and Accounting strategy, to optimise the company's financial performance and strategic position.
• Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
• Direct and develop Accounting staff, setting SMART goals and objectives, ensuring that they are appropriately motivated and developed and so that they can successfully carry out their responsibilities.
• Develop and control the company's annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met and financial and statutory regulations complied with.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to the company's managers and staff to enable them to achieve their objectives.
• Form a close working relationship with the CEO, COO, other Senior Executives and Non-Executives.
• Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
• Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
• Develop and maintain all necessary systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within the company.
• Monitor external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value to the company.
• Carry out all necessary actions to ensure that the company meets its financial and legal obligations.
• Drive the financial planning of the company by analysing its performance and risks

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded individual who wants to work for a thriving business in a key role that will look at driving profitability and strategic decision making. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent with the ability to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and have the desire to drive improvements and operational efficiencies. You will need to be highly numerate with an eye for detail with a professional ad collaborative approach to achieve set deadlines, with a 'roll up sleeves' to get the job done attitude.