We are looking for a new Head of Group Finance to lead a small finance team and to further develop management accounting, financial planning, analysis and reporting.
The Head of Group Finance should have broad experience gained from a variety of different sized businesses in management role. The postholder will play a key role in the senior management team, supplying financial information to the Partners and the Head of Group Operations to enable them to deliver the organisation’s objectives.
Key Attributes Required
· CCAB/CIMA qualification with a sound knowledge and experience of statutory frameworks and a good understanding of accounting principles and techniques and the ability to put these into practice.
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate specialist financial advice and guidance to non-finance colleagues, management teams and stakeholders.
· Ability to lead and inspire and work as part of a team. Not afraid to roll up their sleeves.
· Skills and experience to take a step back and question what you and the wider business are doing; striving for continuous improvement in processes, approach and outputs.
· Ability to work in an agile and flexible way, dealing with a rapidly changing environment, shifting priorities and multi-tasking effectively.
· Excellent Excel skills, with the ability to handle large volumes of data, demonstrating a real understanding of data and the importance of robust financial data and controls.
Responsibilities
· Manage the core finance processes including Accounts Receivable, Payable, VAT and Payroll (including pensions and PAYE) and oversee key monthly reconciliation processes.
· Manage cash flow and bank balances.
· Manage daily accounting, tax and financial reporting including improving controls, processes and systems.
· Further develop management accounting, annual budgeting and provide monthly reviews to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
· Deliver accurate, timely and appropriate financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
· In collaboration with the Head of Group Operations monitor and report on performance against key elements of GMS and APMS contracts taking timely action to deal with variances.
· Provide expertise and financial analysis to assist the Partners in developing and delivering the long term strategy and strategic plan.
· Responsible for the delivery of the annual accounts together with supporting documentation to the Accountants to enable the completion of the Partnership Accounts.
Pay: £65,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
