Head of Finance

Prince Personnel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in Shrewsbury is seeking a Head of Finance to provide professional leadership for the company’s finances. This permanent role involves developing budgets, preparing accounts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a fully-qualified accountant with relevant experience. This position offers a salary of up to £55,000 per annum and is a crucial member of the Senior Management Team.

Qualifications

• Fully-qualified accountant with experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Developing annual budgets.
• Preparing monthly management accounts.
• Financial planning and resource allocation to maximize efficiency.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance with legal standards.
• Providing financial reports for SMT and the Board.
• Fostering communication across teams.
• Managing investments.
• Leading significant projects with financial impact.
• Supporting organizational growth aligned with business plans.

Skills

Fully-qualified accountant

Experience in a similar role

Job description

Head of Finance
Shrewsbury
Permanent
37.5 hours per week
Up to £55,000 per annum

We are working with a well-established organisation seeking a Head of Finance on a permanent basis. The role provides professional leadership for the company’s finances and contributes to strategic planning and development as a member of the Senior Management Team.

Responsibilities include:

1. Developing annual budgets.
2. Preparing monthly management accounts.
3. Financial planning and resource allocation to maximize efficiency and ensure sustainability.
4. Ensuring regulatory compliance with legal standards and regulations.
5. Providing financial reports for SMT, managers, commissioners, and the Board.
6. Fostering communication and teamwork across the executive and finance teams.
7. Managing investments to grow the financial portfolio.
8. Monitoring external trends, policies, and emerging themes, and communicating insights to SMT.
9. Leading significant projects with financial impact or risk, including managing contractors.
10. Supporting organizational growth aligned with business plans.

Skills and Experience:

Fully-qualified accountant with experience in a similar role.

The application process:

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We will review your application within 72 working hours and inform you of the outcome. If unsuccessful, your details will not be retained. We encourage you to apply for future roles.

About Us:

Prince Personnel is an employment agency serving clients in Telford, focusing on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire, and North Wales. We specialize in commercial, accounts, finance, and technical recruitment, working to find the best jobs for you.