Head of Finance

6 days ago

Poole, United Kingdom Harbour Escapes Limited Full time

An exciting opportunity to join our fast paced, high-growth, serviced property business, in the corporate and leisure sector. As a result of sustained growth in turnover and clients, we require a Head of Finance to lead the finance team and report to the Chief Executive.

**Head of Finance Benefits**:

- Salary FTE 40 Hours (based on qualification & experience)
- 28 days holiday
- Company pension 5%
- Bonus up to 15%
- Open, dynamic and supportive company culture
- Flexible working hours

**Head of Finance Key Responsibilities**:

- Ownership of all financial transactional aspects, including sales and purchase ledger, payroll and cash postings.
- Weekly cashflow management.
- Ensuring timely and accurate completion of bank reconciliations on Xero.
- Creation and ownership of monthly financial statements.
- Production of month end finance review pack.
- Re-forecast P&L and cashflow quarterly.
- Produce project P&L and cashflow forecast as required.
- Consider funding requirements to support specific growth projects.
- Ownership of monthly company payroll.
- Year-end financial ownership, working with accountants as required.
- FP&A ownership on a scheduled and adhoc basis.
- Support the business with general business analysis and on key strategic projects as required.
- Build and own performance dashboard.
- Complete all Company secretary activities, to include the relationship with HMRC.
- Team management: Recruitment, Development, Training, 121's, Mentoring, Coaching.
- Ownership of IT, telephone, payroll and HR suppliers.
- Identify and execute areas for improvement in systems, processes and approach.
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including presenting required data.

**Head of Finance Key Competencies**:

- Familiarity with Xero accounting software for financial management and reporting.
- Experience with payroll processing and compliance
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Management
- Ability to analyze financial data and provide strategic insights for business decisions.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple financial tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Team player with a collaborative and proactive approach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for financial analysis and reporting.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 - 30 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- Management: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/05/2025
Reference ID: HOF 2025
Expected start date: 02/06/2025

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