Head of Finance

The Corporate Housing Partnership Limited; Poole; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing property rental business as a Finance Manager. This role offers the opportunity to lead financial operations across multiple businesses, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and cashflow management. You'll collaborate with a supportive team, driving improvements in systems and processes while managing payroll and financial analysis. With a competitive salary and a culture that promotes growth and well-being, this position is perfect for a proactive finance professional looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Company pension

Casual dress

Company events

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Health & wellbeing programme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-qualification experience in finance management.
• 5+ years managing a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial transactions, including payroll and cash postings.
• Manage weekly cashflow and ensure timely bank reconciliations.

Skills

Xero accounting software

Payroll processing

Financial Accounting

Financial Management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel for financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Xero

Job description

About us:

An exciting opportunity to join our fast paced, high-growth, property rental business, in the corporate and leisure sector. As a result of sustained growth in turnover and clients, we require a Finance Manager to support the Chief Executive, finance & business administrator and wider team. This role will work across all 5 of our businesses:

- The Corporate Housing Partnership

- Star Host Residences

- Harbour Escapes

- Country Escapes

- Portico Residences

Finance Manager key responsibilities:

• Ownership of all financial transactional aspects, including sales and purchase ledger, payroll and cash postings.
• Weekly cashflow management.
• Ensuring timely and accurate completion of bank reconciliations on Xero.
• Creation and ownership of monthly financial statements.
• Production of month end finance review pack.
• Re-forecast P&L and cashflow quarterly.
• Produce project P&L and cashflow forecast as required.
• Consider funding requirements to support specific growth projects.
• Ownership of monthly company payroll.
• Year-end financial ownership, working with accountants as required.
• FP&A ownership on a scheduled and adhoc basis.
• Support the business with general business analysis and on key strategic projects as required.
• Build and own performance dashboard.
• Complete all Company secretary activities, to include the relationship with HMRC.
• Team management: Recruitment, Development, Training, 121's, Mentoring, Coaching.
• Ownership of IT, telephone, payroll and HR suppliers.
• Identify and execute areas for improvement in systems, processes and approach.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including presenting required data.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (based on FTE 40 Hours)
• 28 days holiday (based on FTE)
• Company pension
• Open, dynamic and supportive company culture
• Modern, open plan office space

Finance Manager Key Competencies:

• Familiarity with Xero accounting software for financial management and reporting.
• Experience with payroll processing and compliance
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Management
• Ability to analyse financial data and provide strategic insights for business decisions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple financial tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Team player with a collaborative and proactive approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for financial analysis and reporting.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Quarterly bonus

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• post qualification: 10 years (required)
• managing a finance team: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person