Head of Finance

Great opportunity to join a expanding team with great opportunity`s upto £80k on the basic plus Bonus

FD Recruit are working exclusively with a B2B Service Sector and Facilities Management company that is on exciting growth journey, both organically and by acquisition. An interesting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full-time , Head of Finance/Financial Controller based in North Kent office, required on site 5 days per week, to manage the central finance operation, consolidate reporting and report to the Board on a monthly basis. My client requires a hands-on finance professional to provide finance, accounting and some commercial support across the organisation. Reporting to the CEO and be responsible for leading a small Finance team, with the responsibility of ensuring the smooth running of the finance function during this crucial period of growth, this is a crucial role.

Key duties will encompass:

• Ensuring the finance function is working efficient and effectively across the team
• Ensuring effective and efficient financial and operational controls and business processes across the organisation
• Production of timely, accurate and meaningful financial reports, monthly management accounts and associated analysis to help monitor and analyse the company's financial performance
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable
• Business modelling including budgeting and forecasting and co-ordinating the financial reporting and management
• Financial analysis, highlighting variances and identifying risks and opportunities to improve financial results
• Oversee all daily, weekly and monthly transactional requirements
• Manage cash flow by tracking and monitoring transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
• Supporting and challenging budget owners and commercial team to meet targets and deliver budgets and obtain best value
• Leading the statutory audit process and preparation of quarterly VAT returns;
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
• Key point of contact for the company's external auditor and preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculation
• Managing the current finance team of four

About you:

• • • ACA/ACCA or CIMA Qualified accountant with 3-5 years PQE
    • Proven previous experience working in a similar role in a B2B environment
    • The ability to translate financial information into meaningful management data
    • Track record of supporting, managing and developing teams
    • Understanding of Corporate finance functions and Group accounting
    • Extensive technical skill, including systems improvement and implementation
    • Good knowledge of UK VAT and dealing withHMRC
      
      • Ambitious, keen to progress and proactive with a flexible approach to work and strong organisational capabilities
      • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, work under pressure and balance multiple priorities
      • Ability to work well under pressure both as part of the team and on own initiative
      • Confident and results driven, ideally with some exposure to M&A activities and setting up European operations and offices
      • Willingness to be involved in the wider business and the ability to work well under changing priorities
      • Willingness to undertake more junior tasks when required
• This is a varied and extremely hands on role which requires flexibility, enthusiasm, accuracy and attention to detail at all times.

This is a fantastic opportunity for professional and personal growth and advancement with the prospect of gaining commercial exposure and adding real value to the expansion and profitability of this exciting rapidly growing business.