Head of Finance

3 weeks ago


Cambridge Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Morrison Water Services Full time

Head of Finance at Z-Tech Control Systems

Competitive Salary

Swavesey, Cambridge

Are you a dynamic and experienced finance professional looking for a rewarding leadership role? Z-Tech Control Systems is seeking a Head of Finance to lead and develop our finance team. As a key member of our management team, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and ensuring the continued success of our organisation.

Job Description:

• Leading and Developing the Finance Team: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the finance team to ensure their professional growth and development.

• Review Management Accounts: Oversee the preparation and analysis of management accounts to support informed decision-making by senior management.

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes to support effective financial planning and resource allocation.

• Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

• Statutory Accounts: Manage the preparation and submission of statutory accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations.

• Project Involvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various projects to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.

• Senior Leadership Engagement: Engage with senior leadership to provide financial guidance and contribute to overall business strategy.
Skills Required:

• Strong Leadership and Management: Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing finance team.

• Confidence in Reporting: Ability to compile and present complex financial information with clarity and confidence.

• Strong Logical and Analytical Background: Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated understanding of business operations and factors impacting performance, with a focus on identifying growth opportunities and maximising profitability

• Natural Leadership Qualities: Innate ability to inspire and motivate others towards achieving common goals.

• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant

What's on offer?

• Competitive Salary
• Permanent, full-time or part-time
• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme

Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team:

About The Company

Z-Tech Control Systems provides specialist Electrical, Control and Instrumentation support to the UK's Water, Energy and Rail industries. We're dedicated to working with our customers to develop and implement environmentally sustainable and cost efficient solutions to business challenges, enabling them to remain focused on day-to-day operations.

We currently employ more than 270 Z-Techers, each of whom has a diverse range of skills and backgrounds. Z-Techers are defined by their enthusiasm to go further and we actively embrace individuality. We want our team to feel empowered, motivated and encouraged in their work to ensure we're all working together to achieve excellence.

At Z-Tech we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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