Job Description

A Head of Finance is sought by a fast-growing SME that supports a broad blue-chip client portfolio, including owner managed enterprises and large household brand names. Ambitious plans targeting significant growth and the development of several new market channels have resulted in the need for a hands-on, qualified ACCA or ACA accountant to act as the Head of Finance. You will be a key figure in SMT, acting as the “eyes & ears” for the senior management team.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Finance

• Management of a small finance team
• Orchestrating the delivery of monthly period close of financial & management accounts including review of Profit & Loss and balance sheet
• Deliver prepared monthly management reports, commercial analysis and commentary on sales, purchases, working capital, debt collection, cash & stock etc.
• Maximizing daily cash flow and working capital, deliver more insightful Cash flow forecasting and reporting
• Revamp all management reporting & analysis streamlining and automating this at the same time drive & improve systems modules focused on different aspects of the business materials, inventory & stock, AP & AR etc.
• Drive financial leadership throughout the organization working closely with sales, marketing, ecommerce, warehouse, logistics & customer support etc.
• Liaise with Admin team to aid in driving systems automation and enhancements across all admin areas, billings, purchasing, inventory, customer service, sales etc.
• Supporting the delivery of the audit accounts, liaising with the auditors
• Review of existing financial processes and continue the implementation of robust systems; ensuring the operation of strong financial controls to minimize risk
• Collating of financial data for VAT & corporation tax returns
• Acting as a key finance contact for stakeholders and external auditors

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Practice trained qualified accountant – ACCA or ACA ideally
• Staff leadership experience ideally within an FMCG or wholesale business
• Commercial nous gained within a hi-growth SME environment, you will demonstrate evidence of supporting senior stakeholders and directors, driving financial control and implementing accounting processes and automating systems