Head of Finance

SCRATCH MEALS LTD; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME business in Grimsby seeks an energetic Head of Finance to oversee finance operations and team management. This full-time role involves strategic financial insight, cashflow management, and the development of efficient processes. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a passion for continuous improvement and the ability to lead dynamic teams. Competitive salary and great benefits offered.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on performance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contribution

Free on-site parking

Canteen facilities

Casual dress

Qualifications

• Energetic and driven leader wanting to play a strategic role.
• Experience with automating financial processes.
• Ability to influence decisions and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations and team development.
• Generate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Oversee cashflow management and forecasting.
• Lead budgets and financial modelling initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Leadership

Process automation

Cost management

Education

Qualified Accountant - ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Job description

Overview

Reporting directly to the Director of this dynamic, forward-thinking, growing SME business. This is an exciting role for an energetic Head of Finance who wants to play an integral role in a business with ambitious and exciting growth ahead!

The Scratch Meals story starts in 2010 when two ambitious entrepreneurs had an idea – to help people lead healthier lifestyles and cook with ingredients from scratch. Now, 15 years later, they feed 120,000 people weekly, and you can find products in leading supermarkets nationwide. This is a great opportunity to play a crucial part in the ever-evolving story of Scratch Meals!

Responsibilities

• Autonomous role supporting the Directors, being the business’s financial conscience and strategic thinker
• Day-to-day management and development of the Finance team
• Overseeing the production of the monthly management accounts, MI and board packs – generating greater insight
• Completing the weekly flash reports to give up-to-date insight
• Working collaboratively with the management team and Directors, including leading regular monthly meetings to review performance
• Review, develop and lead an accurate costing process, including NPD costing
• Cashflow management and forecasting
• Managing the invoice financing facility and reporting requirements to the bank
• Provide accurate analytical and financial reporting, and identify and report opportunities
• Responsible for year-end and statutory accounts reporting
• Ensuring strong financial controls and governance are in place
• Lead projects around continuous improvement of accounting processes, automation, reporting and controls
• Financial modelling and supporting the Directors with business strategy, capital investments and expansion plans
• Leading on inventory, including stock takes, stock and wastage reporting
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, accountants, insurers and customers
• Take a lead on company projects that require strategic financial insight
• Assist with technical accounting queries raised within the business in a professional, commercially driven and accurate manner
• Establish a cost-awareness culture within the factory and ensure the achievement of cost-out targets.

Key requirements

• Qualified Accountant - ACCA/CIMA/ACA
• Energy and drive to play a strategic role in a fast-growing SME business and achieve results
• Someone who wants to be involved in the overall business, partner the Directors and SMT
• Experience automating processes, implementing improved systems
• Ability to challenge the ‘norm’ and influence decisions
• Inspirational leader, someone who can bring people forward and elevate
• Passion to influence and make an impact
• Continuous improvement mentality, ability to develop controls, reporting and processes

Package

• Salary: competitive, subject to experience
• Holiday: 25 Days & BH’s
• Bonus: Discretionary Bonus (Company and Personal Performance)
• Pension: 3%
• Other: Free parking on site

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Location

• Grimsby DN37 9TZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
• Work Location: In person