Head of Finance

Michael Page (UK); Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Finance to manage a small team and oversee financial processes including month-end and year-end tasks. The successful applicant will hold a relevant accounting qualification and have experience in budget management. This role offers significant benefits including a flexible hybrid working arrangement and a strong employer pension contribution.

Benefits

28 days holiday accrued to 33 plus bank holidays

20% employer pension contribution

Healthcare plan

Personal growth and development opportunity

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and controls.
• Experience in budget management and forecasting.
• Demonstrable experience of implementing new processes and setting up new internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team fostering excellence and service.
• Oversee month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulations.
• Prepare statutory accounts and manage audits.
• Forecast cash flow and manage investments.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Knowledge of accounting principles

Budget management

Implementing new processes

Complex financial data handling

Job description

Overview

• Newly created role due to company growth
• Excellent benefits and progression opportunity

About Our Client

As the trust welcomes more schools, there's a greater focus on collaboration, resource-sharing, and driving educational excellence. This expansion enhances efficiency, fosters innovation, and strengthens support for both staff and students, shaping the future of education in the region.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks of the Head of Finance:

• Manage a small team fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and strong customer service.
• Financial Accounting: Oversee month-end and year-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and fixed asset management.
• Oversee transactions processing ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time, manage supplier reconciliations, and oversee debt recovery procedures.
• Maintain internal controls & compliance ensuring compliance with the Trust and external regulations.
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts, coordinate external and internal audits, and ensure timely submission of financial reports.
• Oversee investments in line with policy, and maintain accurate cash flow forecasting.
• Own the financial accounting and purchase order systems, ensuring data integrity and continuous improvements.

The Successful Applicant

Experience required as the Head of Finance:

• Qualified account (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and controls
• Experience in budget management and forecasting
• Demonstrable experience of implementing new processes and setting up new internal controls
• Handling complex financial data through accounting systems and Excel

What's on Offer

What's on offer:

• 28 days holiday accrued to 33 plus bank holidays
• 20% employer pension contribution
• Healthcare plan
• Opportunity for personal growth and development
• 36 hours per week flexible start and finish time
• Hybrid working