Head of Finance
Birmingham
£60,000 - £65,000 + Flexible benefits
Our client, a leader in their industry, is seeking a hands-on and commercially astute Head of Finance to oversee financial and administrative functions across the company and its subsidiaries. As a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will manage the UK & European accounts teams, ensure accurate financial reporting, and drive continuous improvement in all financial operations.
Why This Role Is For You:
- Leadership with Impact: Take charge of the financial and administrative functions of a thriving business, playing a critical role in shaping its financial future.
- Strategic Influence: As part of the SMT, you'll collaborate closely with other senior leaders to address key business challenges and deliver on strategic plans
- Hands-On Management: Oversee a diverse range of financial operations, from cash management and budgeting to tax and regulatory compliance, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the finance department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the financial and administrative functions across the company and its subsidiaries.
- Serve as a member of the SMT, understanding key business challenges and collaborating with other leaders to deliver on company plans.
- Manage the UK & European accounts teams ( Headcount - 5), overseeing credit control, sales, and purchase ledger management.
- Handle cash management and treasury responsibilities, managing multiple UK and non-UK bank accounts in various currencies.
- Collaborate with the Logistics Manager on stock management, considering cash flow impacts and obsolescence.
- Oversee the Accounts operations within the ERP system, including postings to the nominal ledger.
- Prepare and present monthly financial reports to the SMT, detailing group trading activities and balance sheets.
- Ensure compliance with all company and tax reporting requirements, including VAT, Intrastat, and EC Sales Reporting.
- Manage WEEE reporting for both the UK and Europe
- Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets, advising on potential cost-saving areas.
- Oversee pension, private healthcare, and death-in-service policies, liaising with the company's advisors.
- Manage HR and personnel files, working with external HR consultants as needed.
- Ensure timely completion of annual accounting and audit requirements for group businesses.
- Handle company secretarial functions and report to Companies House.
- Maintain and create documentation to support all accounts systems and processes.
What We're Looking For from You:
- Ideally a full accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
- Strong cash flow management experience
- A detail-oriented and highly organised individual with a strong background in SME finance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data manipulation skills.
- A hands-on approach, with the ability to manage both the detailed work and your team effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a logical and ordered approach to conveying information.
- A proactive, trustworthy, and dependable individual who anticipates needs and takes initiative.
- A deep understanding of how processes and systems work together, with a clear grasp of business objectives.
- A motivated and driven professional who seeks continuous improvement and is never satisfied with the status quo.
- Commercially astute, with a detailed understanding of how a successful business operates.
Why Join This Team?
Our client offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your contributions will be valued and your growth encouraged. With a competitive salary, and flexible benefits to appeal.