Group Head of Finance

2 months ago


Leicester, United Kingdom LHH Recruitment Full time
I'm working with a large, acqusitive company near Leicester to recruit a Group Head of Finance on a 6 - 9 month contract, with potential for perm.
Job Title: Group Head of Finance
Contract Type: Temporary / Temp-to-perm
Contract Length: 6 months
Working Pattern: Full Time, 2-3 days per week in office, 8:30am - 5pm
Daily Rate: £550 - £600 per day (inside)
As the Financial Controller, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our client's consolidated balance sheet and P&L. Your main responsibility will be to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of financial information to internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead a team of dedicated professionals and provide commercial insight to the management team.
What you'll be doing:
Leading all aspects of the management accounts and group reporting timetable, providing valuable insights and challenges on outputs.
Managing and consolidating financial results for various reporting cycles, including budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting.
Developing best practices in financial controls, processes, documentation, and investment appraisal techniques.
Leading internal and external audit workstreams to ensure accurate and smooth audits.
Supporting the group's M&A strategy and assisting with the onboarding and integration of new acquisitions.
Managing tax planning, returns, and declarations while ensuring compliance with all HMRC requirements.
Overseeing the company secretary responsibilities for all group entities.
Providing accurate and timely financial information for sustainability reporting.
Improving management's visibility and understanding of revenue, capital spend, profitability, and return on capital employed.
Moderating capital spend proposals to ensure consistency, fairness, and credibility.
Developing and coaching members of the finance team and monitoring their progress.
Undertaking analysis and projects as required by the Finance Director, including deputising when necessary.What we're looking for:
A qualified accountant with at least 5 years PQE and relevant experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Business acumen and commercial awareness with the ability to maintain professional scepticism.
Ability to work autonomously, manage tight deadlines, and prioritise effectively.
Passion, energy, and commitment with high personal integrity.
Flexibility and mobility required for the role.Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you
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