Head Of Finance jobs in United Kingdom

Our international agricultural client seeks a commercially astute Finance Director to join their management team.

1. Supporting the leadership team in the development & implementation of strategic plans and associated action plans for the business.
2. Establishing financial measurement standards and developing systems to monitor performance vs targets.
3. Evaluating & reporting departmental performance with the MD and other key stakeholders.
4. Supporting the SLT in the review of finance & administration activities of the business and affiliates, ensuring maximum efficiencies are achieved across the Group.
5. Ensuring R&D expenditure is identified & captured within the Group’s wider tax plan.
6. Creating, implementing & operating budgeting & broader management controls.
7. Driving continuous improvement & performance management.
8. Supporting the development, management and implementation of the IT strategy across the business.
9. Recruiting and development of staff members within the finance function.

1. Fully qualified accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA preferred.
2. Prior experience in a similar role in an industrial, manufacturing or agricultural environment.
3. Significant experience of leading and managing a finance team.
4. Excellent IT literacy skills.
5. Experience of overseeing implementation of systems & processes.
6. Strong business acumen & commercial awareness.
7. Outstanding communicator at all levels with ability to develop positive relationships with stakeholders.
8. Dedicated & hard-working with proven ability to work autonomously under own initiative.
9. High-level analytical skills.
10. Broad knowledge & awareness of the agricultural industry would be desirable.

In addition to a competitive salary, the Finance Director will receive an attractive package which includes private healthcare (including for family members), Pension & Life Assurance.