Head of Finance

Venture Recruitment Partners; Whiteley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SME is seeking a Head of Finance to join their senior leadership team during a crucial growth period. You will oversee finance operations, lead a finance team, develop processes, and engage in strategic business partnering. A full ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is essential, along with relevant experience. The position also offers a hybrid working model and significant benefits.

Benefits

15% Discretionary Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years in a finance leadership role.
• Experience in a collaborative SME environment.
• Track record of process/system development and automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Group accounts and investments.
• Develop consolidated budgeting and reporting.
• Maximise cash flow and ensure sufficient working capital.

Skills

Process Development

Team Leadership

Business Partnering

Financial Reporting

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Job description

Head of Finance Fareham

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Venture Recruitment Partners are collaborating with a market leading SME targeting substantial growth within the next 3-5 years, to recruit a Head of Finance who will form part of the senior leadership team during an exciting period for the business.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee Group accounts and investments, leading, developing and motivating a small finance team, shaping the function as appropriate.
• Continuously seek to identify opportunities to automate and develop processes, in addition to developing the utilisation of the accounting software.
• Own and develop consolidated budgeting and reporting of the Group s financial performance, reporting to internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Manage and maximise cash flow, ensuring sufficient working capital is available to support the growth of the Group;
• Business Partner with the Sales and Operations teams to ensure commercial insight is maximised and contractual risks are reduced.

About you:

• Full qualification ACA, ACCA or CIMA is essential.
• A minimum of 3-5 years operating within a finance leadership role.
• Experienced working in a hands-on, collaborative, SME environment.
• A proven track record of process / system development and automation.

Benefits / Additional Information:

• 15% Discretionary Bonus.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Hybrid Working.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.

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