Head of Finance

Marks Sattin Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing organisation is seeking a Head of Finance based in Crewe. The successful candidate must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and possess strong technical accounting and Excel skills. Key responsibilities include managing month-end and year-end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and leading a finance team. This role offers a competitive salary between £70,000 and £80,000 plus benefits. Ideal for an individual eager to engage with all aspects of the business.

Qualifications

• Must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
• Strong technical accounting skills are essential.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for month end and year end accounting practices.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Cashflow analysis.
• Consolidation of group accounts.
• Creation of reports analysing productivity, costs, sales etc.
• KPI analysis.
• Lead the development and improvement of processes, controls and systems.
• Management of a small finance team.
• Project work.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Advanced Excel skills

Business partnering skills

Staff management skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Strong academic background

Job description

Role - Head of Finance

Location – Holmes Chapel. Salary – Between £70,000 and £80,000 + benefits.

Marks Sattin are currently recruiting for a global manufacturing organisation in their search for a Head of Finance to work out of their office based just outside Holmes Chapel.

The successful candidate will need to be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a strong academic background. Strong technical accounting skills are absolutely essential and any experience of working within manufacturing would be a distinct advantage, although not critical. Advanced Excel skills are crucial and this role will involve building external and internal relationships so strong business partnering skills are also crucial. Excellent staff management skills are a must as is the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Key duties for the Head of Finance role will involve:

• Responsibility for month end and year end accounting practices
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cashflow analysis
• Consolidation of group accounts
• Creation of reports analysing productivity, costs, sales etc.
• KPI analysis
• Lead in the development and improvement of processes, controls and systems
• Management of small finance team
• Project work

Salary for the role is anywhere between £70,000 and £80,000 + benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior finance individual that likes to work with all aspects of a business and is not afraid to roll their sleeves up. If you are keen to work for a successful, international manufacturing organisation please do not hesitate to apply.

We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs.