Head of Finance

ABLE BRIDGE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment firm is seeking a head of finance / finance director to lead their finance department during an exciting growth phase. This senior role involves designing financial strategy, overseeing cost management, and implementing strong financial controls. The ideal candidate will be a professionally qualified accountant with experience in finance functions, proactive, and capable of delivering timely reports. This opportunity offers autonomy and is positioned within the board of directors.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Autonomy in role

Qualifications

• Experience running a finance function.
• Ability to deliver financial reports on time.
• Understanding of financial controls and processes.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the finance department and represent the company.
• Review and implement financial strategy.
• Establish strong financial procedures and processes.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Financial strategy design

Cost management

Cash flow forecasting

Financial modelling

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (preferably CA)

Job description

The Company

Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be exclusively working with a growing business who have cornered the market in their specific field. We are seeking a head of finance / finance director who will leading the organisation through their next and exciting phase of their journey.

Benefits on offer are generous, however this opportunity in itself will be a massive benefit to the successful candidate.

This is a newly created opportunity which will have a seat within the board of directors. Your main reporting line will be to the board and specifically to the CEO and the Operations Director (although you will be autonomous on a day-to-day basis).

The Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to spearhead the companies finance department and be the senior representative of the company when it comes to all maters relating to the companys finances. The role will evolve in the fullness of time and there is a high chance that there will be a second hire in the near future to complete more transactional duties (please note that you may be expected to complete those bookkeeping duties to begin with).

You will be responsible for provision of reviewing the current companies finances and designing and implementing the financial strategy of the business.

You will be reviewing the asset register and reviewing fixed asset versus stock for financial, insurance and other specific requirements.

The company currently has basic financial controls and processes so one of your first duties will be to implement strong financial procedures and processes.

In line with financial processes and strategic vision you will also be accountable for the implementation of companywide finance policies.

In addition, there is an ongoing requirement to ensure that day-to-day cost controls, budgets and general ledger tasks are completed.

Cost management, cash flow forecasting and financial modelling will also form a part of this role.

The Requirements

We are seeking a professionally qualified accountant (preferably a CA), who has experience of finance function. We are also seeking an individual who has experience and expertise in knowing what needs to be completed and when. The CEO has made it clear that this person will have autonomy to run with the finances of the company, however when reports are requested or scheduled, these need to be delivered. As such we are seeking a proactive and ambitious mind set. This is a remarkable opportunity that will spring board the successful candidates career and potential personal wealth.

Our client is based in West Lothian and we are seeking individuals who are based in and around the immediate location.

Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity.

If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.