Head of Finance

Job title: Head of Finance

Package: £60k+

Location: Dorset

Reporting to: Managing Partners

Job type: Full Time

Our Client

Our client is a long-standing successful member of the agricultural community with a strong set up and ambitious plans that embrace the latest research and science alongside their credible experience.

They are looking to recruit a self-motivated and enthusiastic Head of Finance to provide excellent reporting and detailed management accounts.

Head of Finance- The Role

As Head of Finance, you will work alongside the Partners to manage financial projects and growth with forensic attention to detail.

Specifically, you will:

• Produce accurate and timely management accounts and financial reports;
• Develop financial models to support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow;
• Ensure compliance with accounting, regulatory and industry standards;
• Identify risks and implement strategies to mitigate them;
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and variance analysis to enable strategic decision-making;
• Monitor cash and prepare cash flow forecasts;
• Manage the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll function;
• Provide strong administrative support & manage small finance/admin team;
• Provide information and support to internal teams and external stakeholders as required;
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects.

The Successful Applicant

You will ideally be a qualified accountant who has worked in a similar role in an SME or someone looking to move from practice with existing farming experience, who can bring ambition and enthusiasm to this exciting role.

Requirements include:

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA (QBE and AAT also considered);
• Experience of preparing management accounts and budgets;
• A good understanding of accounting concepts (double entry/accruals/ prepayments etc);
• Farming / Agricultural experience an advantage;
• Good Excel skills;
• A detailed and analytical mind with excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent communicator and a strong team player;
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines.

If you are from a farming background with operational experience then please get in touch anyway as there may be other suitable roles with our client that you could be considered for.

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