Job Description
We are seeking an accomplished finance leader to spearhead our financial operations function. As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for leading and managing core finance operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial processing, maintaining and improving internal control systems, supporting internal and external audits, driving efficiency and automation, and leading financial process improvement initiatives.
About the Role
* Lead and manage core finance operations: Including accounts payable, payroll & pensions, accounts receivable, client accounts, banking, taxation, general ledger, and systems administration.
* Ensure accurate and timely financial processing: Oversee month-end/year-end close, banking, weekly cash flow forecasting, and adherence to agreed bank facility limits.
* Maintain and improve internal control systems: Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
* Support internal and external audits: Manage compliance with financial and tax regulations and statutory obligations.
* Drive efficiency and automation: Implement financial systems, processes, and reporting tools improvements.
* Lead financial process improvement initiatives: Strengthen financial controls, streamline reporting, and optimize financial processes and systems.
* Collaborate with finance directorate teams: Including FP&A, Company Secretarial (including Audit & Risk), and Procurement.
* Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance operations team: Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Develop and monitor KPIs: Ensure financial operational performance.
Requirements
* Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
* Professional accounting qualification ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA.
* Over 10-15 years post qualification experience, with at least 5 years in a finance leadership role.
* Proven record of managing Finance Shared Services, leading systems improvements and finance transformations, strong systems skills (ERP systems), leadership, people management, and mentoring skills.
* Effective communication and stakeholder management, in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory frameworks, excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities, results-driven.
* Candidates must have a Stamp 4 or EU Passport.
What We Offer
* Competitive remuneration package.
* Hybrid working on offer.
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