Our client is a well-established manufacturing and retail business based near Manchester. To support their continued development and deliver further growth, they are now looking to recruit a high-caliber Head of Finance to deliver effective financial control, on-time and accurate reporting, and detailed management information to support the strategic direction of the business. This is the number one role in finance for the UK operations of an international business.
The role will be hands-on, providing accurate and effective financial control across the organisation with key responsibilities including but not limited to:
1. Ensuring smooth running of finances for the company
2. Production of monthly management accounts and MI as required
3. Production of Statutory accounts and liaison with auditors on all account and tax matters
4. Management of the finance team
5. Part of the executive team driving the strategic direction of the business
6. Assist directors in preparing and achieving overall growth strategy (including forecast company cash flows, budgets, and forecasting)
7. Treasury management including FX, cash flow, and forecasting
The successful candidate will need to be:
1. A fully qualified Chartered Accountant with experience in a Big 4 or mid-tier firm of accountants
2. Able to demonstrate strong progression in their career to date
3. The ability to lead, manage, and develop a finance team ensuring continuous professional development, driving improvements and standards
4. Demonstrate a strong technical competency in financial accounting and reporting whilst also being able to produce highly accurate and insightful monthly management accounts
5. Have a strong commercial instinct, capable of supporting the organisation on commercial decisions
The position will suit someone looking for a role that offers the chance to be both hands-on and strategic/commercial. The role is full-time, office-based on the outskirts of Manchester.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
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