Head of Finance Job Introduction Head of FinanceFull time, permanent contractLytham St Annes, LancashireThis will be an office based role with the opportunity for one day at home per week following initial training periodSalary Circa k per annum (depending on experience) plus car allowance, excellent profit share, profit bonus and benefitsReporting to the Managing Director We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Finance to join our senior management team at our head office in Lytham St Annes.The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant who will oversee all financial aspects of business and drive the company's financial strategy and planning as well as being responsible for assessing the financial performance of the business. In this role there is a balance of hands on doing as well as strategic planning required. Experience working with and influencing senior leaders and at board level is essential.About BeaverbrooksWere a family business. And you can tell that when you get here. It feels like family.Established in we now have 85 locations across the UK, with 64 Beaverbrooks stores plus 18 dedicated brand boutiques including Tag Heuer, OMEGA, Breitling and Tudor. We also have our very successful ecommerce website, which was launched in. We provide exceptional quality diamonds, jewellery and watches as well as top name brands such as TAG Heuer, Omega, Breitling, Tudor, Gucci and Vivienne Westwood.Our purpose is to enrich lives, which simply means making a positive difference to the world we live in. We donate 20 per cent of retained profits to charity and since the year, Beaverbrooks has donated £23.5 million to over different charities.We pride ourselves on the work we do for local communities and in support of this we offer charity matching you raise it, we match it! You can also take 2 paid charity days per year where you can spend time away from the business doing charity work and take time off to give blood.The awards weve been given as an employer speak volumes about what its like to work here, some of which are:UK's 3rd Best Large Company to Work For Best Companies based on employee feedback (Weve been in the top 10 for the last 5 years)Retail's Best Company to Work For - Best Companies 3 star accreditation from Best Companies for the 18th year running, which reflects 'world class' levels of workplace engagement.The Happiest Place to Work, in partnership with Retail Trust, at the Retail Week Awards Role and ResponsibilitiesSupporting a finance department of 12 - directly responsible for a team of 3 (Accountant, finance manager and finance systems manager).Responsible for driving strategies relating to improved financial planning and management, cost savings, financial legislation, budget setting etc.Monitor all financial activities and performance against financial strategies presenting results and recommendations to the board.Produce monthly management accounts, financial accounts, and oversee financial audit and internal control.Conduct analysis to prepare monthly, quarterly annual forecasts Oversee all accounting and tax internal controls to ensure compliance with tax and regulatory environment including CCO and SAO responsibilitiesCashflow managementScenario planningOversee director & shareholder responsibilitiesWork alongside the business Project Team to support key business projects as requiredForecasting Cash & FX requirements on a monthly basisMaintain Fixed Asset register Budgeting and planning Manage Group Corporation tax mattersProvide financial information, analysis, and advice on business issues to key stakeholdersMaintain effective working relationships with budget holding managers within the businessSkills and Experience requiredBroad knowledge of all accounting, financial and business principlesQualified accountant with experience in management accounting.Experience in multisite retail / ecommerce business would be advantageousIn-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeepingFirsthand experience with budgeting and risk managementStrong analytical and decision-making skillsTeam builder & clear communicator, to underpin the roleA supportive and engaging management styleExperience working with and influencing senior leaders is essentialBeaverbrooks - The hallmark of amazing people Beaverbrooks