Head of Finance

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial management, reporting, and compliance. This high-profile role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and strong leadership skills. Candidates must have a professional accounting qualification and experience in finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Confidence in forecasting and preparing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall day to day financial management and performance.
• Business partner with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Support relationship with external auditors and advisors.

Skills

Strong financial management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Job description

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My clients have been on a huge journey to rebrand and develop their offering within this market making them leaders within their operating space.

Working for a highly dynamic and detail orientated MD, this is a high profile role within a strong leadership team with a genuine ability to add value and support growth.

The Head of finance will work collaboratively with key stakeholders including the Senior Leadership team, Group counterparts, auditors and other external financial bodies.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting - Own the overall day to day financial management, performance & compliance aspects of finance including preparation of monthly financial and management accounts, reporting and annual statutory financial statements.
• Financial Control - Preparation of monthly financial forecasts and budgets. Responsible for ensuring all Monthly Balance Sheet control accounts are fully reconciled in line with Company policies and Procedures. Uphold all Group Policies, Processes and Procedures which includes Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and Information Security.
• Stakeholder Management - Business Partner with the Senior Leadership Team, Operations, Commercial, Business Developing and Support functions to improve business performance and drive efficiencies.
• Strategic Leadership - Member of the management team with responsibility for the preparation and interpretation of the management accounting and the other management information.
• Audit and Compliance - Support the relationship with external auditors and advisors. Leading, and being one of the main contacts for the annual audit process, ensuring the continuation of an audit process. Support on Tax planning and compliance.

Qualifications

• Professional Accounting Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
• Confidence in forecasting and preparing budgets

Required Skills

• Strong financial management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders