Head of Finance and Business Services

3 weeks ago


Derby, United Kingdom PreciseHR Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate individual to undertake a full-time role as Head of Finance and Business Services in Derby.

Our client provides education and lifelong learning to all who work in their sector and is an industry leader in the provider of qualifications, assessments and learning materials.

The role of Head of Finance and Business Services is a key position for the future growth of the company. They are looking for someone to implement tangible improvements and for this person to be able to bring new ideas and suggestions for improving businessgrowth.

You will report to the CEO and will lead the Finance and Business Services team of twelve staff managing four direct reports. The service is responsible for all aspects of operational finance and business support functions with a full suite of reportingfor internal and external stakeholders.

As a senior member of the management team in a small organisation, there will be opportunities and scope to be involved in much more than finance and business services.

**About the Role**
- As the new Head of Finance and Business Services you will lead on the development and implementation of all financial and business services policies and procedures across a group of companies.
- Provide leadership and direction to the Finance and Business Services team.
- Act as the Change Agent in the transformation process to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
- You will be an active member of the Senior Management Team and will support the CEO to provide effective and collaborative financial leadership in a growing and innovative group of companies.
- Support the CEO with the compliance of all regulatory requirements across the company working with internal and external stakeholders.

**About you**
- CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent professionally accountancy qualification with validated commercial experience in a senior finance position.
- Experience of building, leading, and inspiring a high-performance team
- An individual with a blend of financial, commercial reporting and financial experience.
- Confident communication style with experience of dealing with senior stakeholders.
- Be able to provide financial recommendations for growth, which are balanced with business risk, that support decision making.

**What you get in return**
- Competitive salary - £48,000 - 50,000 pa (Dependent on experience)
- Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30 - 16.30
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays which increases after further years of service
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Good company defined contribution pension scheme with Royal London
(employer contributions 13%)
- Life insurance 3x salary
- Free car parking
- Good transport links to Derby city centre and Derby train station within a 5-minute walk
- This is an office-based role working from attractive and modern offices in Derby

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining your interest in the Head of Finance and Business role and explain how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and personal specification.



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