Financial Controller/Head of Finance • Annual Salary: £55,000-£65,000 • Location: HAVANT • Job Type: Full-time • Please note this role requires you to work IN OFFICE 5 DAYS A WEEK Seeking a practical, commercially minded Head of Finance to lead the finance department of a growing SME /Medium sized company. Reporting directly to the CFO. The Head of Finance will manage a team of three, overseeing all aspects of financial management, including the preparation of financial reports, budgeting, and compliance with statutory and financial regulations. Day-to-day of the role: • Manage the full 360 of the accounts process through to hand-over to external accountants • Preparation of all reporting, including monthly financial statements, reconciliations, VAT, P&L, B/S, audit, budgets, costings analysis, forecasting, and year-end financial reports. • Audit preparation and liaison with external auditors. • Oversee a team of three finance professionals, mentor and manage. • Ability to advise on process improvements and identify any issues with the transactional accounting. • Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations. • Work closely with the CFO to analyse and make decisions on financial planning and risk management. • Monitor financial performance by measuring and analysing results; initiating corrective actions; and minimising the impact of variances. • Develop and implement financial strategies that are aligned with the company's overall goals. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Proven experience as a Head of Finance, Finance Director, or similar role. • Strong leadership skills and experience managing finance teams. • “Hands-on” practical approach with a strong understanding of commercial finance. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information to non-finance stakeholders. • A solid understanding of financial accounting principles and practices. • Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations. • High attention to detail • CIMA, ACCA, ACA Qualified accountant or QBE to a similar level may be considered.