Head of Finance

Our client is a well-respected and market leading SME business operating in a niche area.
They have enlisted FRS to assist with the recruitment of a Head of Finance to join the team.
This is a finance leader / No 1 Position and has scope to grow into the Finance Director position with the company’s continued expansion.

The purpose of this position will be to work with the Board to update and improve all financial processes and drive the implementation of upgraded management information across the business.

- Oversea the running of the finance department including producing board packs
- Manage and develop the Finance Team.
- Be responsible for compliance across internal processes and external reporting
- Support the MD and Board in developing and delivering strategic plans
- Own the annual budgeting and reforecast process
- Establish operational KPIs with each channel to ensure the delivery of strategic plans
- Drive the delivery of upgraded Weekly/Monthly reporting with support from the team
- Partner with the Operations team to ensure the delivery of inventory and margin plans

Preferred candidate profiles
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) ideally with 2-5+ years PQE gained within a similar Finance Manager / Financial Controller / FD Position.
- Experienced in delivering Board output
- Hands on experience in an SME with a turnover over in the region of £5m-£40m
- Experience of policy, system and process development and improvements
- Demonstrable cross functional impact in a challenging environment
Skills and Behaviours (essential)
- Able to work independently with strong time management skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to forge strong internal working relationships
- Ability to influence at all levels
- Excellent accounting software user and administration skills, preferably familiar with Sage
- Exceptional numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines.
- A strong business acumen
- Management skills and ability to manage a team