Head of Finance - Part Time

Michael Page; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SME automotive company is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and budgeting, manage the finance team, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The role requires strong finance leadership experience, ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification, and advanced Excel skills, offering up to £90,000 per annum.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in SME finance leadership.
• Proven ability to manage the finance function independently.
• Commercially minded and proactive communicator.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis.
• Managing month-end processes and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards.
• Leading and mentoring a small finance team.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic insights

Proficiency in financial systems

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Effective communication

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP software

Job description

• Oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis
• Collaborate with operational managers to track costs and maximise profitability

About Our Client

Genuinley exciting business! Growing SME automotive company, amazing owners, near Liss.

Job Description

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  Overseeing all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis
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  Managing month-end processes to ensure everything's on time, accurate, and audit-ready
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  Delivering reliable financial statements aligned with UK accounting standards
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  Maintaining rolling cash flow forecasts and tracking working
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  Collaborating closely with operational leads to monitor costs and drive profitability
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  Reporting directly to the Financial Controller
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  Managing all statutory and tax obligations - Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE, and filings
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  Acting as the main contact for external advisors and accountants
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  Strengthening financial controls and helping to shape internal policies
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  Providing strategic insights and financial recommendations to senior leadership
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  Implementing and managing ERP systems as part of wider operational improvements
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  Leading and mentoring a small finance team, and overseeing Payroll, VAT, and Management Accounts
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  Handling commercial insurances and supporting other business-critical activities

The Successful Applicant

• Strong experience in SME finance leadership
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Advanced Microsoft excel skills
• Proven ability to manage the finance function independently
• Proficiency in financial systems and ERP software
• Commercially minded, proactive, and confident communicator

What's on Offer

£70,000 - £90,000

Pro rata, 2 - 3 days in office (fully officed based for those days)

25 days + BH

Pension