Head of Finance

Venture Recruitment Partners; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

Job Description

Head of Finance

Southampton, with occasional UK travel

Reports To: Managing Director

Are you a seasoned finance professional seeking an impactful leadership role? A leading distribution business in Southampton is looking for an exceptional Head of Finance to oversee all financial activities for a region. This critical position requires expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, alongside a passion for driving strategic financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Leadership & Strategy: Manage the finance function, develop strategic plans, and align financial strategies with company goals.
2. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Deliver accurate financial statements and provide insightful analysis to guide decision-making.
3. Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring performance aligns with objectives.
4. Cash Flow Management: Oversee cash flow and working capital to maintain liquidity and efficiency.
5. Compliance & Risk: Ensure adherence to UK regulations and mitigate financial risks effectively.
6. Stakeholder Communication: Present financial updates to the board and parent company, ensuring transparency.
7. Team Leadership: Mentor and develop a finance team across 2-3 locations.
8. Strategic Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor, driving growth through financial insights.

About You

1. Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 8-10 years of finance experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
2. Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with UK regulations.
3. Proven ability to manage direct and indirect teams and foster a collaborative, high-performance environment.
4. Business-savvy and analytical, with exceptional communication skills. Able to act as a business partner to both finance and non-finance operational teams on site and remotely.
5. Experience of an ERP / systems implementation and advanced Excel proficiency.
6. Able to influence, persuade and build effective relationships with resilience and strong people skills.

This is a great opportunity to take on a challenge, develop an efficient finance team and develop into the Finance Director in the future.

How to Apply: If you're ready to take on this exciting leadership challenge, we want to hear from you.