Role: Head of Finance
Location: Bedford
Hours: Monday to Friday pam – 5pm
Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience
I am looking for an experienced and proactive Head of Finance to lead a small finance team in a newly created position in a thriving business based in Bedford.
What’s in it for you?
Contributory pension scheme
Employee Reward scheme
28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Hybrid working following probation
What will you be doing in the Head of Finance role?
Overall responsibility of the Accounts Team
Manage elements of the budgeting process, including monitoring, and reporting on financial performance
Managing VAT returns
Product Pricing analysis and decision making
Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making at both strategic and operational levels
Produce monthly management accounts and margin analysis
Continuously improve and streamline accounting processes and procedures
Liaise with external stakeholders such as financial institutions including banks, insurance companies, brokerage firms, our Dutch accountants and foreign exchange dealers
What we would like from you:
Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA) or equivalent in experience
Proven experience in a leadership role within a finance department
Strong analytical, decision-making, and management skills
Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
Experience of accounting software and financial manageme...