Head of Finance

Butler Rose; Exeter; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Butler Rose is exclusively recruiting a commercially minded Head of Finance to lead a growing finance function while supporting the company's continued growth. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will oversee all aspects of financial control and play a key role in strategic initiatives including business expansion and long-term financial planning.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys combining hands-on financial

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with senior finance management experience.
• Experience leading a finance function and partnering with business units.
• Strong technical accounting and financial controls expertise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Lead the month-end close process.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts and manage tax compliance.
• Advise on technical accounting matters and audits.
• Own and develop finance systems and processes.
• Mentor and develop the finance team.
• Support strategic decision making with accurate reporting.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic partnering

Regulatory compliance

Financial modelling

Tax compliance

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Butler Rose is exclusively recruiting a commercially minded Head of Finance to lead a growing finance function while supporting the company's continued growth. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will oversee all aspects of financial control and play a key role in strategic initiatives including business expansion and long-term financial planning.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys combining hands-on financial leadership with strategic business partnering.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and regulatory compliance across the business. You will manage a small finance team while working closely with the senior management team and other stakeholders, both externally and internally.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Leading the month-end close process
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts
• Advising on technical accounting matters
• Managing tax compliance
• Acting as the key contact for auditors, banks and external stakeholders
• Ownership and development of finance systems
• Leading, mentoring and developing a finance team
• Driving improvements in financial controls, reporting and operational processes
• Supporting strategic decision making through accurate financial reporting
• Business partnering with non-financial departments
• Financial modelling & forecasting

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded and ambitious finance professional with strong technical accounting expertise and the ability to influence decision-making across the wider business.

The successful candidate will be professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with previous experience of working within a senior finance management role.

On offer is an excellent salary and benefits package including private medical insurance, generous holiday entitlement and bonus scheme.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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