Head of Finance

Prestwick

£60,000 - £70,000, plus bonus and benefits

Hybrid working

Our client is looking to hire a Head of Finance. As a key member of the leadership team, you will support the CEO by providing strong financial control, decision support and aid the strategic vision of the business. We are seeking a qualified accountant with a proven track record in leading and developing teams.

**THE ROLE**:
The business is going through change and transformation and the next 12 months will an opportunity to shape and develop the team, financial and CRM systems and improve working practices.

Supporting the CEO and Board with short and long term goals

Providing decision support

Overseeing the board pack and supporting MI and commercial analysis

Monitoring and reporting on financial performance

Overseeing the monthly management accounting and supporting analysis

Providing leadership and direction to the finance department

Managing the Group reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis

Ad hoc Group and Board information requests

Reducing risk by ensuring adequate financial processes, systems and controls are in place

Leading the annual statutory reports and accounts

Managing the relationship with the external auditors

Ensuring tax compliance

Reporting under GAAP

Liaison with Group Treasury and managing the working capital

Lead the financial systems and implementation

Leading continuous improvement and automation

**THE IDEAL PERSON**:
A commercial qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Experience working within a leadership role

A proactive approach to streamline processes

Strong IT skills, ideally with experience of systems upgrades

Experience of working with senior leadership and managing multi-disciplined teams

Strong presentation and communication skills

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Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.