Head of Finance

**Head of Finance | Haslingden | £75-80k**

TalentEdge are supporting manufacturing business in the Rossendale area that is looking to add an experienced finance professional to their team as Head of Finance.

**Role Overview**

The Head of Finance will lead the financial operations of a dynamic manufacturing business, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and insight for operational and commercial objectives. This role encompasses full responsibility for transactional finance, FP&A, policy development, and the management of financial systems and controls. The Head of Finance will play a key role in supporting the Finance Director maintaining financial health, ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement in financial processes and the wider business to achieve the strategic objectives.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the transactional finance team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other financial transactions.
- Monitor cash flow and working capital to ensure we are achieving our objectives.
- Drive improvements in KPI reporting to enhance operational and financial efficiency.
- Oversee the maintenance and analysis of standard costing within the ERP system.
- Leverage in-depth experience with fully integrated ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Ensure ERP systems are optimised for standard costing and financial reporting.
- Provide insights to improve cost control and operational efficiency.
- Define, monitor, and report KPIs for the finance team.
- Develop, implement, and maintain company financial policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
- Provide detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Managing the development and maintenance of key business metric, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
- Maintain tight financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
- Conduct regular reviews of processes to identify and mitigate risks.
- Take full responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet and trial balance.
- Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Liaise with auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit processes.
- Build and maintain relationships with banks, lenders, and HMRC, ensuring compliance and effective communication.

**Key Requirements**:

- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Significant experience in a senior finance role within a manufacturing business and dealing with C suite stakeholders.
- Proven expertise in standard costing and ERP system management.
- Track record of implementing and maintaining financial controls and policies.
- Experience liaising with auditors, banks, lenders, and HMRC.

**Benefits & Package**:

- Salary: £75,000-£80,000
- Working hours Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm (37.5 hours)
- Hybrid working after probation
- 31 days holiday including statutory holidays (increase of 1 per year of service, max 5)
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Progression opportunities

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

Pay: £75,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DH/9574/BB