Location: Bristol, UK
Reports to: Commercial Director
Team: Leads an accounting team of 2
Client Overview:
We are partnering with a dynamic and fast-growing organisation based in Bristol to find their next Head of Finance. This senior role is pivotal in overseeing the financial operations of the business, providing strategic direction, and offering key insights to the Commercial Director and Board. As the Head of Finance, you'll play an integral role in shaping the organisation's financial strategy, ensuring financial accuracy, and leading a small but highly skilled accounting team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide expert financial guidance to senior management, contribute to business strategy development, and partner with the Commercial Director to assess risks, opportunities, and make data-driven decisions.
* Financial Reporting & Oversight: Oversee the monthly and year-end closing processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You'll review and approve financial statements and deliver regular reports to the Board on financial performance, budgeting, and variance analysis.
* Board & Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present concise and clear financial reports for the Board, breaking down complex data into strategic insights. You'll act as the main point of contact for financial matters and ensure non-financial stakeholders understand key financial information.
* Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a small accounting team, ensuring high standards of work and aligning their goals with the overall organisation's strategy.
* Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure full compliance with financial regulations, oversee internal controls, and manage the external auditors and the process to safeguard the organisation's assets.
* Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities for operational excellence, implementing improvements in financial systems and reporting processes to drive efficiency.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with post-qualification experience in financial management.
* Proven leadership skills, with experience managing and developing a team.
* Excellent understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and corporate governance.
* Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities.
* Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Desirable:
* Experience in the systems upgrades and working on IT implementations.
* Familiarity with cloud-based financial platforms is a plus.
What's on Offer:
* Total salary package: £55,000 - £65,00
* Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays
* Hybrid + Flexible
Next Steps:
If you are an experienced Head of Finance with the leadership and technical expertise to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. If it is not for you - but you know of someone who it would be suited to, please feel free to forward!
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