Head of Finance

3 months ago

West London, United Kingdom Absolute Accountancy Recruitment Full time

**Salary**:
£80000 - £100000

**Location**:
West London

Contract Type:
Permanent

Head of Finance for E-commerce Start up

Absolute are delighted to be partnered with an exciting e-commerce start-up looking to welcome their first in-house finance hire. This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the Financial Controller level who is keen for their first number 1 role in finance. Having doubled their turnover in recent years, it is a great time to join a growing brand with a clear identity and market focus.
This role would suit someone who is excited by being part of the senior leadership team of an SME, reporting directly to the CEO, it will be a broad position with total ownership, and responsibility, of the finance function. It is a well rounded role that has a great mix of; projects, commercial strategy planning, and business-as-usual reporting.
The role
- System implementation - managing a new ERP implementation
- Building robust processes to create a fit-for-purpose finance function
- Creating and maintaining cashflow forecasts
- Developing a financial strategy for the next phase of growth
- Preparing and presenting management accounts
- Managing the audit process and liaising with external auditors
- Liaising with international consultants regarding tax compliance in EMEA, APAC
- Preparing VAT returns, UK and overseas
- Working with leadership to introduce KPI’s to the drive growth
- Management of the P+L
- Cash Management - looking to invest or save where needed
- Improving stock reporting processes and management

A dynamic individual will be best suited to the role to adapt to the needs of the business at various milestones.

What are we looking for?
- ACA or ACCA qualified
- Ideally qualified in a practice environment and 4-5 years PQE in a relevant industry (retail, e-commerce, FMCG, wholesale)
- Experience within an SME or high growth environment
- Strong management and communication skills - this role will form part of the leadership team and will build the team around.

What’s on offer?
- Progression - this role would naturally move up into a Finance Director position in line with the business growth
- £85-90,000 per annum
- Bonus
- Hybrid working - West London based when in the office
- Flexible hours
- Staff discounts on products
- Excellent culture

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