Job Description

The business itself, a specialist consumer services company, has experienced almost unprecedented award winning growth, and with very promising projections for the future, this could be a career changing opportunity for the right person. Whilst many accountancy opportunities appear to focus on what the successful candidate will bring to the employer, these guys are just as focused on what they can offer by way of development opportunity.

The role sits immediately on the executive committee and works closely with many of the business directors, also supporting a team of five (including the incoming Finance Manager). The Head of Finance will support this ethos, managing the team and playing a key a role in developing a robust and modern department. This is a forward thinking position, focusing on future projects and forecasts as the business grows, and supporting the CFO. We’ll save on the technical details of the role for now (the company have provided a comprehensive role specification), because our focus is on attracting an experienced HoF that exudes enthusiasm, relishes a challenge, and wants to play a key part in an explosively successful business.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A technically and commercially astute individual, the successful candidate will be a qualified individual (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), and probably possess seven years+ PQE gained in a commercial environment. It is highly likely that this person will have trained and qualified in practice and their CV will demonstrate impressive career development towards a similar position. A naturally people focused professional, the HoF will lead by example, supporting the company’s history of supporting and developing staff from within. The CFO and SMT are open-minded and appreciate that the recruitment market place is trickier than usual, so there is no box ticking exercise to complete here, they simply seek a committed, talented and broadminded accountant with genuine motivation to develop.