Head of Finance

1 day ago

Chester CH QU, United Kingdom Mere Plantations Ltd Full time

Head of Finance/Finance Director

An exciting opportunity to join the team at Mere Plantations as Head of Finance/Finance Director has arisen. Mere are West Africa's largest privately-owned, privately-funded hardwood plantation developer, with an audited £1B+ balance sheet value headquartered in Chester, Cheshire.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Chester Business Park, CH4 9QU

Job Role: Responsible for the financial management and reporting of the company and its various entities.

Key responsibilities

  • Full ownership of the financial, management and statutory accounts for the various entities.
  • Responsible for the monitoring and enhancing of financial controls and month-end processes.
  • Preparation and management of the external audit.
  • Preparing the budget and financial forecast.
  • Managing cash-flow and cash-flow projections.
  • Preparing and managing payroll, VAT, and other required financial submissions.
  • Preparation of regular and ad hoc financial and non-financial reporting.
  • Liaison and management of the Ghana finance team to align financial controls and financial reporting.
  • Financial controls of the plantations in Ghana.
  • Preparing and managing Board reporting of financials.
  • Work with the CEO and Board on processes and implementation of a grouped structure.
  • Reporting/managing international growth, expansion and development.
  • Engaging and managing institutional investor relations.
  • Building/managing finance teams across multiple new jurisdictions.
  • Managing and conducting periodic internal audits.

Skills, know-how and experience

Must Have:

  • Must be FCA/ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualified.
  • Good technical skills and commercial awareness.
  • Experience developing and maintaining financial reporting and controls.
  • Track record of managing the full external audit process.
  • Ability to improve and enhance current processes.
  • Must have strong communication and people skills.
  • Confidence to engage and assist CEO and the Board with the business development and expansion.
  • Must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Must be a team player with the ability to manage internal and external relationships.
  • Competence with SAGE accounting software.
  • Must be keen to be part of senior team within a family owned/ran, fast-paced business.
  • Experience/track record of corporate finance.
  • Proven ability of financial planning and forecasting.
  • A genuine interest in commercial reforestation and environmental issues.

Nice to have:

  • Experience or understanding of the accounting and valuation of biological assets under IAS41/FRS102.
  • Experience of the carbon market, timber or environmental sectors.
  • Desire to work for an environmental and socially responsible group.
  • Foreign language proficiency (French, Spanish, Mandarin etc.)
  • International business experience, working with multiple jurisdictions and currencies.

Requirements of the role:

  • This is a full-time position, fully office-based in Chester, United Kingdom.
  • You must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary dependent on role and experience
  • Discretionary bonus structure

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £80,000.00-£110,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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