Head of Finance

Novacroft are looking for a full time Head of Finance to join a customer-centric organisation.

We are a People-First organisation operating in a growth market. We specialise in customer experience transformation for clients in central and local government, charity, education, mobility, and retail.

None of this would be possible without our brilliant team members - They are all unique, their story matters and we are passionate about helping everyone seize opportunities to grow with Novacroft.

**About the role**

As a Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the CEO to drive business performance and planning for growth realisation.

**Responsibilities**
- Lead all finance activities across the business.
- Management of a small finance team.
- Provide valuable data analytics - oversee and develop greater automation of financial data.
- Support the commercial optimisation of existing contracts.
- Provide financial and commercial support for all new bids and tenders, including modelling support.
- Lead the relationship with the bank and other external advisors.
- Lead budget and forecast updates across the business, providing support, insight and appropriate challenge.
- Provide regular insight on cash flow performance and projected development.
- Ownership of monthly management accounts process, provide interpretation and validity to other reference points.
- Oversee statutory accounts process.
- Provide weekly P&L updates ensuring there is a timely view of performance across the business.
- Be an active member of the senior management team.
- Provide process and system improvements through streamlining, documenting and standardising processes.
- Support on finance and commercial aspects of new business initiatives.

**Person Profile**
- Be educated to degree level and ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
- 5+ years' finance management experience preferably in a busy SME environment.
- Strong leadership experience and excellent interpersonal skills in leading a team.
- Ability to work in the detail but also see the big picture and provide strategic decision making.
- Be commercially astute with a collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit

**Benefits**
- Competitive salary between £60,000-£70,000 DOE.
- Private medical insurance.
- 25 days paid holiday + statutory public holidays.
- Auto-enrolment pension
- Discounts on retail products/services.

If you're interested in this opportunity or would like to hear more then please get in touch