Head of Finance

7 days ago

Shepton Mallet, Somerset, United Kingdom Kent Recruitment Bureau Full time
Shepton Mallet | Hybrid | £65,000

Permanent | Full-time | 32433

Our client is a profitable B2B owner-managed business based in Shepton Mallet.


They are in a strong financial position and are looking to recruit an insightful and hands-on
Head of Finance who will play a pivotal role in transforming the finance department and creating a solid platform for their future growth.


Head of Finance - The Role
This is an influential role critical to the success of the organisation.

As such, you'll play a key part in leading and shaping the finance team, helping to improve financial processes and reporting and ultimately providing sound financial advice to the SLT.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop the finance team and proactively improve the financial processes;
  • Prepare the monthly management accounts pack and provide insightful analysis;
  • Produce and monitor forecasts and budgets;
  • Monitor cash and prepare cash flow forecasts;
  • Manage capital expenditure;
  • Oversee the AR and AP functions;
  • Provide strategic financial support to the Managing Director;
  • Carry out financial analysis to support strategic and operational decisionmaking;
  • Oversee the submission of VAT returns and payroll;
  • Ensure all statutory financial compliance requirements are met;
  • Assist with ad hoc finance projects.

The Successful Applicant
As Head of Finance, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA) with experience working in high-growth SMEs.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

  • A diligent, problemsolving and proactive attitude prepared to be into the detail of the accounts as well as assisting with strategic planning;
  • Experience in evaluating & migrating accounting systems desirable;
  • Experience in developing systems to improve reporting requirements;
  • Exceptional analytical, presentation and Excel skills;
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills;
  • Strong commercial acumen;
  • A pragmatic, selfmotivated and proactive mindset.

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