Head Of Finance

AR Hine Associates; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial operations and support decision-making as part of a growing team. This standalone role requires ACA, ACCA, ACMA qualifications or QBE and suitable experience in finance for growing SMEs. The successful candidate will manage cash flow, budget processes, and financial controls. Flexibility in office presence is required three days a week.

Qualifications

• Wide range of experience and understanding of the finance and control environment of a growing SME.
• Ability to deal with ambiguities inherent in a startup.
• Strong, up-to-date technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day financial operations.
• Ensure financial performance is monitored and controlled.
• Assist in the annual budget process.
• Serve as the focal point for liaison with external advisors.

Skills

Financial monitoring and control

Day-to-day transactional processing

Cash flow management

Strong computer literacy

Knowledge of R&D tax credits

Education

ACA, ACCA, ACMA qualified or QBE

Job description

Our client is an exciting, well-funded technology business that is looking to recruit a Head of Finance. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a relevantly qualified accountant to be part of a success story as the company is expanding rapidly.

The Role of Head of Finance

The Head of Finance will be a key member of the management team. You will be managing the day-to-day financial operations, providing support to assist decision-making, and adding value throughout the business.

Core responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the financial performance is monitored and controlled in a fit-for-purpose manner in line with stakeholder requirements.
• Ensuring the day-to-day transactional processing is carried out in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensuring a fit-for-purpose control environment for the company is in place at all times.
• Being responsible for all insurance matters.
• Maintaining standards and processes.
• Managing daily cash flow.
• Assisting in the annual budget process.
• Serving as the focal point for liaison with external advisors.

The Candidate for Head of Finance

• ACA, ACCA, ACMA qualified or QBE.
• Wide range of experience and understanding of the finance and control environment of a growing SME.
• This is a standalone role, so whilst specific industry experience isn’t essential, the ability to deal with the ambiguities inherent in a startup is crucial.
• Strong, up-to-date technical knowledge.
• Strong computer literacy; experience in the use, development, and modeling of spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of R&D tax credits would be advantageous.

Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Note: Although there is some flexibility, the role requires you to be in the office 3 days per week, including Monday and Thursday.