Head Of Finance

Company details and job overview:

Kenton Black Finance have partnered exclusively with one of the UK’s recognised names in the service sector. With a focus on delivering high quality services to industry Clients, they are firmly established at the heart of the Lancashire economy, developing talent and providing an environment to thrive. They are based in East Lancashire and maintain a strong heritage, highly skilled workforce, and operate from state of the art facilities. As the client base grows and the reputation continues to thrive, the business is seeking a dynamic finance lead to support further growth as part of the senior management team.

Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Flexible/Hybrid working
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Enhanced Pension

Your new role as Head Of Finance:
As Head of Finance, you will work closely with both the Senior Leadership Team on site and the CFO of the parent company who are based in the local area. You shall lead from the front as No.1 in finance providing quality financial data in a timely manner. Reporting directly to the CEO, you shall be a pivotal member of the Senior Management Team, contributing towards strategic development and operational management across all areas of the organisation. As Head of Finance, you shall play a critical role in helping build financial understanding across the business through effective business partnering, developing positive working relationships in many areas. With responsibility for the production of detailed monthly accounting and supporting analysis for decision making, you shall work closely with the parent company who take responsibility for financial transaction processing (sales ledger, purchase ledger, and payroll). A rounded and rewarding position, you shall work closely with the CEO to ensure budgets and forecasted numbers remain a focus.

Main Role Duties:
• Sole responsibility for the finance function, developing staff and leading on the enhancement of financial information for the SMT
• Production of detailed monthly/yearly Management Accounts and supporting financial analysis
• Production of budgets, forecasting and monitoring of performance across the business
• Lead the finance function whilst working closely with the senior management team
• Provide an effective business partnering service to the senior leadership team and board
• Continuous improvements across process and procedure

A rounded and diverse role in a rewarding and highly astute business, this position will suit a commercially minded finance professional who is looking to add value whilst remaining hands-on in the numbers.

Experience & Qualifications Required to apply:
You shall have a proven track record of leading a finance team in a commercial and driven environment. With, or working towards a professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CTA), you shall maintain a commercial mindset with strategic awareness. Hands-on and technically strong, you shall be capable of maintaining tight financial controls whilst developing and improving processes and financial data. The business may also consider QBE for a well-rehearsed lead in finance.

As the No.1 on site, you shall be passionate about professional development and have the ability to coach and develop a small team. As this role is both business partnering and core finance, you shall be able to manage workload and have effective methods to communicate financial data to non-financial stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.

Salary and reward on offer:
This is a diverse and exciting proposition for someone wanting to add value and be part of a growing business. You will receive a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and be in a position to obtain growth and progression in your role as the business continues to expand. As finance lead, you shall be exposed to the business planning process and be supported by a strong senior leadership team who can offer the development and sector expertise to assist your future as a leader in finance.