Lead Finance Strategist

1 month ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom NLB Solutions Full time
About the Role

NLB Solutions is partnering with a leading Financial Services business in Hertfordshire to recruit a seasoned Head of Finance. As a forward-thinking finance leader, you will be responsible for managing multiple entities, driving FSA/FCA compliance, and overseeing client funds.

Job Summary

This role is ideal for an accomplished accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with experience in team management and senior board interactions. You will work closely with the CEO to develop Quarterly Forecasts and Annual Budgets, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monthly management account production, highlighting key variances
  • Supporting the CEO with forecast development and budget creation
  • Optimizing cash flow through timely payments and collections, maximizing corporate interest
  • Maintaining fixed asset registers and updating prepayments and accruals schedules monthly
  • Ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing (AP, AR, client payments, payroll, etc.)
  • Maintaining ledger accuracy by raising and posting journals
  • Completing reconciliations and clearing down reconciling items efficiently
  • Complying with ISO27001 standards, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability at all times
  • Adhering to Data Protection, TCF policies, and practices
Person Specification:
  • Qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA
  • Experience managing teams in an accounting capacity
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work in regulated environments


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