Head of Finance Based: Ramsbottom area Salary: highly dependent on experience bonus benefits I am exclusively working with a rapidly expanding SME group looking to double turnover in the next 2-3 years through acquisitions and organic growth. With 2 acquisitions made in the last 2 years, they have a strong M&A strategy to achieve their forecasted goals with this role sitting as number 1 in finance reporting directly to the CEO This is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced number 1 OR someone looking to step up into that role for their own career progression sitting on the SLT Role: Overseeing finance team of 4 and recruitment for future roles Working closely with the CEO on acquisitions and integrating them into the group structure Presenting monthly and quarterly board packs/management accounts to the board Responsible for all external relationships - banks, insurers, legal Overseeing all accounting processes & financial ledgers for group companies Financial modelling on current and future plans with forecasts & budgets, updating pricing & costing models Cash management, treasury & hedging across multiple currencies Business partnering with key stakeholders challenging on costs, budgets and business impact Identifying operational improvements through finance and wider business Overseeing annual audit, reviewing group statutory accounts & tax return Evaluating capital expenditure, reviewing supplier contracts Project work alongside the CEO including due diligence on acquisitions Experience: CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified essential Experience in a stock based business essential (retail / manufacturing / wholesale) M&A experience (sell or buy) highly desirable Experience as number 1 or number 2 in SME with the ability to present to the board essential (under £50m turnover) Team management & leadership skills essential Please send your CV for immediate consideration