Head of Finance

The Head of Finance will be responsible for overseeing, organising, and managing the financial operations and strategy for Habasit UK. The role requires proven leadership skills, a strong understanding of finance, and the ability to contribute to the growth and success of the business by supporting the MD with strategic financial advice and input.

Client Details

Habasit is a world-leading manufacturer of belting solutions with 75 years of experience in the industry.

They have a global presence in over 70 countries and a diverse team of professionals that employs over 3,800 people around the world.

Description

The mission of the Head of Finance is to be the Business Partner & advisor to the Managing Director / Head of Market Area, working closely with the Finance Manager and the Head of Region (HOR) to take responsibility for the complete financial management, control, and reporting for Habasit (UK) Limited - Selling Unit and Production Unit.

• Support the Finance Manager in managing the Finance team, developing individuals within the teams.
• Ensure financial information produced is accurate, timely and in accordance with region, & Group regulations.
• Produce financial information that will facilitate challenge to all areas of the business to improve profitability.
• Assist in managing an effective relationship with external financial bodies e.g. auditors, banking providers and third-party financial advisors.
• Challenge status quo within all areas of the business improving flexibility, responsiveness, value creation and efficiency of business through business control, financial control, and planning. Introduce change to work processes.
• Leadership of local finance function.

Profile

Your Education and Experience

• Finance Qualification required (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), possessing a broad base of post qualification experience coupled with exposure to operating at Head of Finance level.
• Minimum of Advanced IT skills, especially Microsoft.

Your Personality

• Strong link to Habasit Core Values.
• Leadership (high social competencies, able to motivate and effectively drive people).
• Deep knowledge (identifying and pitching new ideas).
• Customer insights (entrepreneurial attitude, curious, business driven).
• Service orientation (natural networker and think in game changing solutions).
• Innovation (never sit on the sidelines and feel comfortable on the frontier, taking unconventional paths to achieve goals).

Job Offer

Habasit offer an attractive place to work and personal development in an empowered working culture. You will benefit from the expertise and opportunities of a solid global group of companies and the reputation of its products.

This role is based in Elland, with a hybrid working pattern on offer.

Is this role for you?

If you are eager to join a dynamic, innovative, and diverse team and to quickly progress while making a difference in an impact-oriented culture, then the Head of Finance role could be a great fit.