Head Of Finance

Huntress; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

An established company in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a part-time Head of Finance. The successful candidate will manage financial reporting, contribute to strategic planning, and provide leadership within the finance team. A qualified accountant with significant financial management experience is essential. The role offers a salary up to £46,000 per annum, working 25 hours a week in an office environment.

Benefits

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Experienced Head of Finance with strong financial management.
• Ability to analyze and solve financial problems.
• Excellent communication skills to present information to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly management and statutory accounts.
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts.
• Identify opportunities to increase financial performance.
• Liaise with the CEO on strategic planning.
• Present financial updates at board meetings.

Skills

Financial management experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Xero

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Head of Finance (part-time) – We are recruiting for a part time Head of Finance to join an established company based in Bishop's Stortford on a permanent basis. This role will be working 25 hours per week (between Monday-Friday) and offering a salary up-to 46k Per Annum. This is an office based position, with free parking on-site.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the monthly management and statutory accounts, tax payments, and profit and loss reporting, ensuring all files are accurate
• Manage and deliver accurate monthly management accounts, with clear analysis of financial performance
• Identify opportunities to increase financial performance and profitability for the business
• Analyze income channels and conduct detailed costings and analysis
• Liaise with the CEO on strategic planning
• Analyze income streams and contribute to forecasting and profit & loss reporting
• Responsible for one direct report within the finance team
• Support the leadership team in identifying growth opportunities and constraints, attending board meetings to present and discuss financial updates
• Oversee the use of Xero for ongoing financial management and reporting
• Model financial scenarios and provide clear, data-driven recommendations
• Ensure appropriate and correct filing and reporting of statutory accounts and tax payments

Candidate requirements

• You must be an experienced Head of Finance and Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong financial management experience including reporting and planning skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Xero
• Excellent communication skills with the ability and proven experience explaining financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders

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