Head of Finance

People Squad; Winchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned organisation based in Winchester is seeking a Head of Finance to lead its finance function through transformation. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance operations, and strong analytical skills. Join if you're a qualified accountant ACA/ACCA looking for a competitive salary and benefits including pension and health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive pension

Life assurance cover

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA with senior roles.
• Experience in finance transformation and systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting and financial operations function.
• Lead month-end close, payroll, and annual audit.
• Provide strategic insights to improve operational performance.
• Drive improvements in finance systems and processes.

Skills

Finance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA

Job description

Job Description

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Are a senior finance professional you looking to be part of an exciting future for a renowned organisation based in Winchester?

Are you living in Winchester and commuting to London and what to work closer to home?

Well-read on if that's you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead an established finance function and to lead it through a transformation of its systems and processes.

This role is key to driving operational excellence as the business grows and expands in its challenging sector.

Our client is looking for someone who is well established as a senior finance professional looking for a Head of Finance role in a renowned organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the accounting and financial operations function and work closely with our external accounting partners to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and approve month-end close, payroll, balance sheet control, annual audit prep, and reporting.
• Build metrics dashboards and budgets for the group.
• Provide strategic insights to improve operational performance.
• Drive improvements in finance systems and processes as part of ongoing transformation projects.

Essential Background

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA having held senior roles previously.
• Expertise includes funding, treasury, tax, FP&A and finance transformation incorporating systems, digital integrations and insight led reporting.
• Charities experience would be an advantage but not essential.
• Experience of transforming finance functions and systems.
• Experience working within charitable environments.
• Strong understanding of VAT, and audit processes
• Self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills
• Stakeholder management and communication skills

Benefits

We are offering a competitive salary plus competitive pension and life assurance cover and health insurance.

Skill Set

Finance