Head of Finance

A service based SME on the outskirts of Preston are looking to appoint a new Head of Finance to replace an upcoming retirement. The Head of Finance will be a key player in providing strategic support to help facilitate growth plans and ongoing business success.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

1. Bonus schemes driven by company and individual performance
2. 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays with an office shut down over the Christmas period
3. Company pension
4. Private healthcare

Your New Role as Head of Finance:

Sitting as number 1 in finance and part of the senior management team, this Head of Finance role reports to the Managing Director. Taking ownership of all financial activities within the business, responsibilities will include:

1. Management of the finance team, being responsible for their training, development and any future recruitment
2. Production of the monthly management accounts pack
3. Preparation of the board pack
4. Production of year end statutory accounts
5. Being the primary point of contact for external auditors and other external stakeholders
6. Production of budgets and forecasts
7. Providing strategic support to aid effective decision making
8. Leading on various financial projects including potential system changes and improvements

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

Full CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification is required for this role. Additionally you will be proven in a similar level number 1 finance role and enjoy the hands-on elements of working within a growing SME. Strong leadership and staff management skills are required, you will be required to grow and develop the finance team in line with business growth. Commercially driven, you will have strong analytical capabilities with the ability to challenge and influence at all levels as required.