Strategic Head of Finance & Reporting

Blue Banana Retail; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Plymouth seeks a Head of Finance to establish a strong Finance & Accounting function. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day financial operations, prepare monthly management accounts, and lead KPI reporting. Candidates should be CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified with over 3 years PQE, possessing strong commercial experience and excellent communication skills for board-level interactions. This hands-on role requires effective financial strategy implementation and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified with minimum 3 years PQE.
• First move from practice for individuals with experience of fast-growing SMEs.
• Experience in retail or multi-site operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including Billing and Accounts Payable.
• Prepare and publish all monthly Management Accounts.
• Create KPI reports and document business processes.

Skills

CIMA qualified

ACCA qualified

ACA qualified

3+ years PQE

Strong commercial experience

Excel skills

Communication skills for Board discussions

Tools

Sage

Job description

A retail company in Plymouth seeks a Head of Finance to establish a strong Finance & Accounting function. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day financial operations, prepare monthly management accounts, and lead KPI reporting. Candidates should be CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified with over 3 years PQE, possessing strong commercial experience and excellent communication skills for board-level interactions. This hands-on role requires effective financial strategy implementation and the ability to work under pressure.