Interim Head of Finance

Astute Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Head of Finance for a market-leading company in Chesterfield. The role involves leading the finance function during a transformation period, with responsibilities such as preparing management accounts, overseeing statutory reporting, and managing cash flow. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with experience in managing teams and change within the UK. The position offers hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams.
• Experience managing change and transforming financial processes.
• Previous experience working in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Preparing management accounts and investigating variances.
• Overseeing statutory reporting and year-end accounts.
• Managing cash flow, VAT, and Corporation Tax.
• Leading the production of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Developing and maintaining robust financial models.
• Supporting stakeholders for effective decision-making.

Skills

Financial management

Team leadership

Change management

Financial forecasting

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA

Job description

Overview

Interim Head of Finance - Chesterfield (Hybrid)

65,000 - 70,000 + pension

Our client is a market-leading company in their field. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking an Interim Head of Finance to lead the finance function through a critical period of transformation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing management accounts and investigating variances against budgets and forecasts
• Overseeing statutory reporting, including production of year-end accounts and coordination of the audit
• Managing cash flow, VAT, and Corporation Tax
• Leading the production of budgets and financial forecasts
• Developing and maintaining robust financial models
• Supporting stakeholders to enable effective decision-making

Requirements

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post-qualification experience
• Have a proven track record of leading and developing finance teams
• Demonstrate experience in managing change and transforming financial processes
• Have previous experience working within the UK
• Be based within a commutable distance of Chesterfield - only candidates meeting this requirement will be considered

Company information

The company offers hybrid working arrangements and a collaborative environment during an exciting period of change. For more information, please contact Richard Bowe on (phone number removed).