Head of Finance

Butler Rose are delighted to be partnered with a thriving business based in East Hertfordshire that are looking to secure a new Head of Finance for their team. As a growing business with big plans for the future, this would be a great opportunity for someone to have a direct impact during a period of change and transition for this company, and to be instrumental in the development of the finance function.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

- Ensuring the smooth running of the finance function - maintaining the accuracy of both financial and management reporting
- Providing commercial commentary on variances against budget, prior year forecasts and current forecasts
- Managing a team, including management accounts, billing and accounts receivable
- Driving and identifying process improvements both within and outside of finance
- VAT preparation and reconciliation monthly
- Completion of ONS forms as required
- Timely calculations of QIP payments
- Preparing year end audit files and leading the year end audit process
- Preparing financial statements for group companies ready for audit

Who are we looking for?
- You will be qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA), someone who is flexible in their approach, hands on, and has experience within both an SME environment and larger corporate organisation.
- Ideally you will be someone who has experience with system implementation.
- This role would be suited to someone who is looking to drive the development of the finance function as the business moves forward and therefore have a direct impact on business improvement. You will therefore be a confident member of the senior management team while also being focused, ambitious and naturally diligent running the day to day team activities.

Please note this is predominantly an office-based role with the possibility of some flexibility for home working.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.