UK Head of Finance

Michael Page (UK); Mansfield; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a UK Head of Finance to oversee financial operations and guide a finance team in Mansfield. This role involves developing financial strategies, ensuring compliance, and preparing reports. The successful candidate should have a professional accounting qualification, financial leadership experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of £75,000 to £80,000, along with a bonus structure.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial leadership within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and analysis.
• Excellent understanding of accounting standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and reporting processes.
• Develop and implement financial strategies.
• Prepare financial reports and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead and mentor the finance team.
• Monitor cash flow and financial forecasting.
• Collaborate with departments for financial optimisations.
• Identify cost savings and financial improvements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Financial reporting expertise

Knowledge of financial regulations

Education

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

• Temp to Perm Opportunity
• Growth Opportunities in the role

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector. This medium-sized company is committed to delivering high-quality products and maintaining operational excellence in a competitive market.

Job Description

• Oversee the financial operations and reporting processes for the UK business unit.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business objectives.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and budgets for senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accounting principles.
• Lead and mentor the finance team to enhance performance and productivity.
• Monitor cash flow, financial forecasting, and risk management activities.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimise financial processes and efficiencies.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and financial improvements.

The Successful Applicant

A successful UK Head of Finance should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proven experience in financial leadership within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and analysis.
• Excellent understanding of accounting standards and compliance requirements.
• Leadership skills to manage and develop a finance team effectively.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £75,000 to £80,000.
• Bonus structure to reward performance.
• Opportunity to work in a reputable company within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Dynamic role based in Mansfield with potential for career growth.

If you are ready to take on the challenge of leading a finance department in Mansfield, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as UK Head of Finance.