Details:
- Salary: £65,000 - 80,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Derby Derbyshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Head of Finance
£65,000 - £80,000 (Dependant on experience)
Derby
Hybrid
Highly successful Specialist/niche SME manufacturing company require a Qualified Accounting Professional as Head of Finance to undertake a challenging and varied position based at their company Head Office in Derby. A renowned reputation for its quality products and excellent customer service, that despite continued YOY growth, this corporation maintains a close-knit, supportive work environment and is dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of its employees.
A growing SME at an exciting point on an upward trajectory.
The Role
Hands -on role Reporting to the Managing Director the Head of Finance will oversee and develop a small finance team and will be responsible for all day-to-day Financial Management including all internal and external reporting. Leading, and directing the finance team to deliver accurate and regular management information to the Board, and departments and divisions.
Responsibilities
Forming close working relationships with the MD and Senior Management Team to formulate strategy and providing sound financial guidance regarding key strategic decisions.
Monthly management accounts preparation for review by the Senior Management with responsibility for the month end accounting, general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, compliance, and stock management
Control of working capital, cash-flow and managing bank relationships
To support the MD and the company in the budgetary planning and forecasting processes including preparation of the annual budget and updated forecasts
Monthly flash and setting/reporting KPI's
Oversee the annual audit and tax computation preparation, including liaison with the auditors
To develop and lead the evolution of the Company's financial reporting processes, including ownership and development of the costing and business management systems
To ensure that the company's financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation.
To demonstrate and support the team with their understanding of international trade, including the interaction with duty and customs issues
Liaison with external bodies - HMRC, Insurers, auditors banking and investors
Strong stakeholder management capabilities at all levels The successful candidate will have:
ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified with at least 10 years PQE (required)
Analytical with excellent leadership capabilities
Strong manufacturing exposure with a detailed knowledge of costing and estimating systems (BOM, processes routings) and lean manufacturing techniques (required)
You will have previously worked as the Head of Finance/Financial Controller within a manufacturing SME environment and be capable of making sound Financial Decisions (required)
A strong relationship builder you will act as Financial Business partner and ensure an increased awareness of the financial implications of high-level decision making
IT literate with advance Excel skill (required)
Experience in International growthWhat's on offer
A highly competitive salary dependent on experience
Comprehensive benefits package (including bonus and pension)
A supportive and inclusive work environment
Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development
25 days holidayIf you would like to apply for the role please send your CV to (url removed)