Head of Finance

Beaverbrooks Ltd; Lytham Moss; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned business is seeking a Head of Finance to join their senior management team. This office-based role in Lytham St Annes includes overseeing financial strategies, managing a finance department, and collaborating closely with the Managing Director to drive financial performance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Profit share

Profit bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of accounting, finance, and business principles.
• Management accounting experience required.
• Analytical, decision-making, team-building, and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all financial aspects of the business.
• Driving financial strategy and planning.
• Monitoring financial performance and presenting results to the board.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Business principles

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Team-building

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

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Head of Finance Job Introduction

Head of Finance

Full time, permanent contract

Lytham St Annes, Lancashire

This will be an office-based role with the opportunity for one day at home per week following the initial training period.

Salary: Circa k per annum (depending on experience) plus car allowance, excellent profit share, profit bonus, and benefits.

Reporting to: Managing Director

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Finance to join our senior management team at our head office in Lytham St Annes. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant overseeing all financial aspects of the business, driving the company's financial strategy and planning, and assessing the financial performance of the business. This role requires a balance of hands-on work and strategic planning.

Experience working with and influencing senior leaders and at the board level is essential.

About Beaverbrooks

We are a family business that feels like family. Established in [year], we now have 85 locations across the UK, including 64 Beaverbrooks stores and 18 dedicated brand boutiques, such as Tag Heuer, OMEGA, Breitling, and Tudor. Our successful ecommerce website was launched in [year]. We provide high-quality diamonds, jewelry, watches, and top brands like TAG Heuer, Omega, Breitling, Tudor, Gucci, and Vivienne Westwood.

Our purpose is to enrich lives by making a positive difference. We donate 20% of retained profits to charity, having donated £23.5 million since [year]. We support local communities through charity matching and paid charity days. We have received numerous awards, including being named the UK's 3rd Best Large Company to Work For and the Retail's Best Company to Work For, among others.

Role and Responsibilities

• Supporting a finance department of 12, directly managing a team of 3 (Accountant, Finance Manager, and Finance Systems Manager).
• Driving strategies for improved financial planning, cost savings, and compliance.
• Monitoring financial activities and performance, presenting results to the board.
• Producing management and financial accounts, overseeing audits and internal controls.
• Conducting financial analysis and forecasts.
• Overseeing accounting and tax compliance, including CCO and SAO responsibilities.
• Managing cash flow, scenario planning, and director/shareholder responsibilities.
• Supporting key business projects, forecasting cash and FX requirements, maintaining fixed asset register, budgeting, and planning.
• Managing group corporation tax matters and providing financial insights to stakeholders.

Skills and Experience

• Broad knowledge of accounting, finance, and business principles.
• Qualified accountant with management accounting experience.
• Experience in multisite retail/ecommerce is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of cash flow, bank reconciliation, and bookkeeping.
• Experience with budgeting and risk management.
• Analytical, decision-making, team-building, and communication skills.
• Experience working with senior leaders is essential.