Cobb & Jones are exclusively supporting a small, yet complex Group of companies in their search for a new Head of Finance, reporting into the Finance Director the Head of Finance will have overall responsibility for the day to day running of the Group finance function, team management and management accounts.
Why Join This Company?
Whilst, like most businesses they have their challenges, quirks and areas to improve, what they do boast is a group of people worth shouting about, an excellent senior management team with capability and strong communication skills to build an environment where people want to work.
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee accuracy and delivery of monthly management accounts, balance sheet and additional reporting relevant to Board Reports
2. Team management, mentoring and development
3. Support year-end process for Group, external audit and statutory accounts
4. Ensure accurate and timely submission of quarterly VAT returns
5. Management of bank relationships
6. Cashflow management and forecasting
7. Senior stakeholder management, communicating with non-financial management and heads of departments to maximise company performance
8. Support and lead on system and process improvements
9. Support wider Group with long term business models
Profile:
10. Formally Qualified Accountant, ACA, ACCA or CIMA, unfortunately we cannot accept QBE profiles for this post
11. Prior experience in managing and mentoring teams – minimum 5-10 heads
12. Significant experience in a similar role: Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Finance Director
13. Can evidence continuous improvement mentality through tangible achievements
14. Advanced system use – specific system experience is not essential, but exposure to a variety of systems (ideally ERP) will be useful
15. Excellent communicator, must be able to manage effective relationships at a variety of levels
On Offer:
16. £80k - £k DOE
17. Hybrid working
18. Company pension
19. Death in service
20. Private medical options