Head of Finance

Venture Recruitment Partners; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial activities in Southampton. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance while driving strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in finance, with the opportunity to develop into a Finance Director. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a collaborative environment that values strategic financial insights and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of finance experience with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting and compliance with UK regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance function and develop strategic plans aligned with company goals.
• Deliver accurate financial statements and insightful analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Compliance

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Analytical Skills

People Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

ERP Systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Description

Head of Finance

Southampton, with occasional UK travel

Reports To: Managing Director

Are you a seasoned finance professional seeking an impactful leadership role? A leading distribution business in Southampton is looking for an exceptional Head of Finance to oversee all financial activities for a region. This critical position requires expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, alongside a passion for driving strategic financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Leadership & Strategy: Manage the finance function, develop strategic plans, and align financial strategies with company goals.
2. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Deliver accurate financial statements and provide insightful analysis to guide decision-making.
3. Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring performance aligns with objectives.
4. Cash Flow Management: Oversee cash flow and working capital to maintain liquidity and efficiency.
5. Compliance & Risk: Ensure adherence to UK regulations and mitigate financial risks effectively.
6. Stakeholder Communication: Present financial updates to the board and parent company, ensuring transparency.
7. Team Leadership: Mentor and develop a finance team across 2-3 locations.
8. Strategic Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor, driving growth through financial insights.

About You

1. Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 8-10 years of finance experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
2. Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with UK regulations.
3. Proven ability to manage direct and indirect teams and foster a collaborative, high-performance environment.
4. Business-savvy and analytical, with exceptional communication skills. Able to act as a business partner to both finance and non-finance operational teams on site and remotely.
5. Experience of an ERP / systems implementation and advanced Excel proficiency.
6. Able to influence, persuade and build effective relationships with resilience and strong people skills.

This is a great opportunity to take on a challenge, develop an efficient finance team and develop into the Finance Director in the future.

How to Apply: If you're ready to take on this exciting leadership challenge, we want to hear from you.