Head of Finance

Hays Accountancy and Finance; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their dynamic finance team in London. This exciting role involves overseeing financial planning, operational finance, and accounting for the European region. You will guide a talented team, partner with key stakeholders, and drive strategic objectives while managing audits and enhancing finance systems. The company is renowned for its positive culture and offers flexible working options, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical sector. If you're passionate about finance and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

High-Performing Team

Opportunity to Work on Exciting Projects

Qualifications

• Experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance with post-qualification experience.
• Experience in fast-paced organizations with international presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of over 10 finance staff to deliver accurate results.
• Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Manage internal and external audits to improve controls.

Skills

Financial Planning

Business Partnering

Team Leadership

Budgeting and Forecasting

Stakeholder Management

Presentation Skills

Change Management

Education

ACCA Qualification

CIMA Qualification

ACA Qualification

Job description

Your new company
A global pharmaceuticals company is currently recruiting for a Head of Finance to join their high-performing finance team. With an overseas parent company, your new employer is based in London, where all UK and Europe activities are managed. This company has been continuously recognised for its culture as a great place to work.

Your new role
You will have a varied role, covering aspects of financial planning, operational finance and accounting for the European region. Your role will include but not be limited to:

1. Leading a team of over 10 finance staff to deliver timely and accurate results
2. Responsible for all budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning
3. Business partnering with department heads and the executive committee
4. Providing strategic objectives for the European finance team
5. Manage internal and external audits and further introduce solutions to improve controls
6. Develop finance systems and support with systems changes

What you'll need to succeed
This role would be well suited to an experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance. You will also hold an ACCA, CIMA or ACA Qualification with post-qualification experience in the pharmaceutical sector. You will enjoy working with stakeholders across the business and leading and mentoring teams. This role will require high levels of business partnering, so experience working on financial planning and presenting finance to non-finance stakeholders is key. You will also have experience working in fast-paced organisations with an international presence. French or German language skills would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return
Offering a fantastic culture for its employees, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package with flexible and hybrid working options. This role will offer you the opportunity to work with a high-performing team, implement change and work on exciting projects as well as the tasks listed.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.