Head Of Finance

Line Up Aviation; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering business near Stansted is seeking a proactive Head of Finance to lead financial activities and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant finance leadership experience and be proficient in Sage 200. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts and overseeing financial controls. Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum with alternate Fridays off.

Benefits

Alternate Fridays off

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance leadership role, ideally within an SME or engineering environment.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and confident in leading a small team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting.
• Oversee sales and purchase ledger, invoices, and statements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Finance leadership experience

Proficient in Sage 200

Management accounts

Cash flow and forecasting

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Aerotrac software

Job description

Overview

Seeking a proactive Head of Finance to lead the finance function of a growing engineering business near Stansted. Reporting directly to senior management, you will take ownership of financial activities, ensure compliance, and provide clear, accurate reporting to support decision-making. You will manage one team member and drive process improvement in a dynamic SME environment.

Role: Head of Finance
Location: Near Stansted, Essex
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Week 1: Mon-Thurs 07:30-17:00, Fri 07:30-13:30; Week 2: Mon-Thurs only, 07:30-17:00; Average of 39 hours per week

Note: Applicants must already hold the right to live and work in the UK without any future need for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting.
• Oversee sales and purchase ledger, invoices, and statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including VAT, PAYE, and HMRC reporting.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external advisors.
• Drive efficiency improvements in systems and processes.

Ideal Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance leadership role, ideally within an SME or engineering environment.
• Proficient in Sage 200.
• Knowledge of Aerotrac software would be advantageous.
• Strong background in management accounts, cash flow, and forecasting.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and confident in leading a small team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly.

Additional Information

• Alternate Fridays off.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately. Due to the number of applications we receive, it's not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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