£70K/yr to £80K/yr
Trafford, England
Permanent, Variable

Head of Finance

Posted by Michael Page Finance.

The Head of Finance will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the financial activities, planning, and budgeting within our services organisation. A strong focus on strategic planning, financial reporting, and leadership is essential for success in this role.

Client Details

This organisation is a well-established player in the services sector. They are committed to providing exceptional service to their clients and are recognised for their robust financial practices.

Description

  • Oversee all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure.
  • Coordinate, analyse and report the financial performance to Management and Board of Directors (financial performance, projections and other special projects as required).
  • Prepare short and long-term financial forecasts of financial performance for use with internal management and external parties.
  • Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit firms and review firms' performance.
  • Develop, implement and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities.
  • Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organisation.
  • Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems.
  • Hire, develop and manage the accounting team.

Profile

A successful 'Head of Finance' should have:

  • A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA or CIMA.
  • Proven experience in a leadership role within a finance department.
  • Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and financial management.
  • Solid ethical standards and high levels of integrity.

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary of circa £80k.
  • Opportunity to lead a dedicated team in the healthcare sector.
  • The chance to work within a company with a strong ethical focus.
  • Be part of a professional environment that encourages skill development.
  • A supportive workplace culture that values its employees.

If you are a finance professional ready for this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply for the Head of Finance position.