Head of Finance

1 week ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Harper May Full time

A leading advertising company is seeking a Head of Finance to spearhead their financial operations. As they gear up for rapid expansion, you'll be at the forefront of financial strategy, guiding a growing team, and ensuring the company's fiscal health supports its ambitious growth plans.


About the Role:
As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations and commercial decision-making. You will play a strategic role in shaping the company’s financial framework while ensuring that internal systems and processes are robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. This is a high-visibility role that reports directly to the Managing Director and external accountants.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Strategic Financial Leadership: Work closely with senior leadership to align financial performance with the company’s long-term goals.
  2. Team Management & Development: Lead and mentor a growing finance team, ensuring their continued professional development and fostering a culture of financial excellence.
  3. Operational Efficiency: Oversee the company’s financial processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness in all financial operations.
  4. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Produce monthly management reports, financial forecasting, budgeting, and detailed financial analyses to inform strategic business decisions.
  5. Compliance & Risk Management: Oversee financial compliance with HMRC regulations, VAT returns, Corporation Tax, and other relevant legislation. Identify and mitigate financial risks.
  6. Internal Operations Oversight: Manage the company’s facilities, IT systems, and information security, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting operational efficiency.
  7. Cost & Profitability Management: Drive initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities, streamline processes, and enhance profitability.
  8. Client & Supplier Relations: Partner with legal teams to negotiate client and supplier contracts, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with business objectives.
  9. HR & People Operations: Ensure adherence to HR regulations and collaborate with department heads on workforce planning and employee benefits.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  1. Qualifications: ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification, demonstrating strong financial expertise.
  2. Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop teams, with a focus on mentoring and creating a culture of excellence.
  3. Strategic Vision: Strong ability to contribute to high-level strategy, making data-driven decisions to support business growth.
  4. Financial Expertise: Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, VAT, and tax compliance.
  5. Commercial Acumen: Skilled in driving profitability, financial planning, and cost management.
  6. Systems Experience: Familiarity with financial systems like Xero and Procim, and experience in streamlining financial processes.
  7. Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders.

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