Chief Financial Officer

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom International Institute for Active Ageing Full time
Head of Finance Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Head of Finance to lead our finance function and collaborate with peers to enhance value across the organization. The successful candidate will motivate and develop their team to ensure they reach their full potential and maintain Finance’s respected role within the business.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Take overall responsibility for the company’s Finance function, including sales & purchase ledgers, fixed assets, bank, stock, VAT returns, and other everyday Finance areas.
  • Ensure the timely production of monthly management accounts and manage monthly reviews.
  • Contribute to projects by providing analysis where you can add value.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

  • Be responsible for the budgeting and forecasting process, challenging the teams to deliver efficiently and on time.
  • Take accountability for cost risks and opportunities, ensuring alignment in monthly forecasts.
  • Oversee the production of monthly cash flow forecasts.

Business Partnering:

  • Work with sales and brand to set sales targets and provide sales reporting and analysis to support decision-making.
  • Partner with the wider management team to identify opportunities for finance to support and to achieve company goals.

Team Management:

  • Manage and develop an existing team of 8 Finance staff, including 2 direct reports (Finance Manager and Credit Control Manager).
  • Mentor and develop staff, overseeing the on-boarding of new hires.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Experience in Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI, with strong Excel skills.
  • Strong systems experience in large Finance and ERP system environments.
  • Skilled at building relationships at a senior level, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial audiences.
  • Strong team leadership skills.
  • Beauty or Fashion industry experience preferred but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

  • 25 days’ annual leave, rising the longer you stay with us.
  • Three additional holiday days over the festive period.
  • A monthly allowance to spend on our products, plus additional discount.
  • Corporate discounts.
  • Online yoga classes.
  • Free annual eye test at Vision Express.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Recommend a friend scheme: we reward you for bringing people into our business.
  • Travel card loan.
  • Excellent opportunities to grow and move within the company.

We are committed to creating a work environment that doesn’t discriminate against age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

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