Rotheram Carrington Financial Recruitment is exclusively working with an independent SME organisation, with a charity arm based near Chester who are recruiting for a qualified Head of Finance job. This role will be a key member of the leadership team and instrumental in the financial strategy for the future of the organisation. Our Client is ideally looking for someone full-time; however, they will consider someone looking for 4 days, with flexibility around school pick-ups. This is a growing charity with a commercial focus on the business with ambitious aspirations to grow. The turnover has increased to £5m over the past couple of years, and they continue to grow with new projects in process, so it is an exciting time to join.
As the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the following:
* Reporting to the Business Director, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the finance function, including
o Production of monthly management accounts and year-end accounts
o Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
o Cashflow management
o Financial reporting, compliance, and audit
* Liaising and supporting non-finance stakeholders across the business to ensure that they understand their budget and spending
* Continuous process improvement of the organisation’s systems and processes, pro-active in making efficiencies and cost savings as required
* Managing and developing a finance team of four, ensuring that everyone is aligned with their financial objectives
* Providing strategic support to the Business Director and Board of Directors
* Preparing all budgeting and forecasting monthly, quarterly, and annually
* Financial support regarding new projects, advising on opportunities and potential risks
* Updating the leadership team on any changes around pricing structures
* Leading the annual audit process, working closely with external auditors
* Ensuring that all financial regulations are adhered to with regards to the sector and government policies
* Responsible for VAT compliance and reporting
* Overseeing billing and credit control processes
* Managing multiple funding and investment schemes
* Developing and maintaining good relationships with key contacts with the banks, auditors, and other external senior stakeholders
* Providing ad hoc management information, developing and creating financial models, and analysing and interpreting complex data
Skills/Experience
* ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified
* Proven experience in a Head of Finance/Controllers role for a growing SME
* Proven experience in leading a small finance team
* This role is very people-focused, so the successful recruit must be an excellent communicator with people at all levels and have the tenacity to put people at ease should they not have an understanding of finance
* Background within a growing SME or charitable organisation
* Good understanding of VAT and government funding initiatives
* Comprehensive budgeting and forecasting experience, must be able to support and mentor non-finance heads of departments, and ensure that they feel comfortable with their goals and objectives
* Team player with an open-door policy
What's on Offer
* £60,000 to £65,000 per annum (possibly up to £70k dependent on experience)
* 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Access to gym
* Access to canteen
* Standard pension
* Well-being counselor if required
If you would like to find out more about this Head of Finance job based near Chester working for a growing SME, please apply; we’d be delighted to hear from you.
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