Head of Finance

**Job title: Head of Finance**

**Package:£60k+**

**Location:Chard**

**Reporting to: Managing Director**

**Job type: Full Time**

**The Client**

Our client is a successful owner-managed manufacturing B2B based near Chard.

They are looking to recruit a Head of Finance to maintain the company's finances and provide financial analysis and support to the Managing Director.

You will be required to get into the detail, manage a team, whilst also being a confident communicator and have gravitas to implement change.
- Our client is an equal opportunities employer, so if you’re just returning to work and need to work flexibly then we’d like to hear from you._

**Head of Finance - The Role**

The Head of Finance role is an influential role critical to the success of the organisation with progression opportunities to Finance Director. As such, you’ll play a key part in leading and developing the finance team, helping to improve financial processesand reporting and ultimately providing sound financial advice to the Managing Director.

Key responsibilities include:

- Provide key leadership to the MD in terms of finance and accounting strategy, to optimise financial performance and strategic position;
- Model and forecast the company's strategic plans and communicate possible outcomes to the MD;
- Oversight of the finances of the business including supervising production and analysis of monthly results and responsibility for tax, treasury, cash management etc;
- Ensure sound financial and commercial management, including budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management;
- Support improvements in cost management/margin;
- Oversee the external audit and stock audit processes;
- Recommend process improvements and formulate plans and risk analysis;
- Maximise the use of grants, R&D tax credits, loans and funding opportunities;
- Oversee the production and submission of VAT returns;
- Support the HR manager with monthly payroll process;
- Oversee the IT function and management/accounting systems;
- Lead and manage the finance function, including developing and training staff;
- Coordinate the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports and develop systems to improve reporting requirements;
- Be the authorised official for HMRC purposes and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements;
- Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with key stakeholders including investors, auditors, insurance brokers and HMRC.

**The Successful Applicant**

As Head of Finance will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) who has experience of working in an owner managed SME.

Ideally you will have:

- Strong commercial and analytical skills and be comfortable putting forward business development ideas backed by such analysis;
- A diligent, problem solving and proactive attitude - prepared to be into the detail of the accounts as well as assisting with strategic planning;
- A can-do attitude with a willingness to undertake different tasks and responsibilities, as required by the business;
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation;
- The energy, ambition and enthusiasm to grow and add value to the organisation;
- Excellent IT skills;
- Manufacturing experience desirable;
- Knowledge of Winman desirable;
- Strong team management skills, ensuring you motivate, support and develop the finance team.