We are recruiting for a Head of Finance, based in Penrith, this is a full time, permanent role, offering hybrid/flexible working. Salary region £50,000 - £55,000 + Car allowance & fully comprehensive benefits package including the option to purchase 5 additional holidays per year.
The company is a highly regarded, independently owned SME within the service sector and carrying out amazing work, operating though out the North of England & Scotland.
Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the Director this role offers an excellent level of autonomy in many areas that add value to the wider business, whilst remaining very hands on with day-to-day accounting duties.
You will own all aspects of financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting and produce timely management accounts.
You will use your financial skills and experience to contribute to the smooth running of the company and whilst there is a degree of supervision from the Director, you will be given the freedom to work unsupervised and prioritise and maintain your own workload
Overview of Responsibilities:
- Member of the Senior Management Team (SMT). Active participation in Senior Management meetings, reviewing company strategy and plans. This includes presenting financial information to members of the SMT
- Presentation of financial information to the wider Company both formally and informally Preparation and presentation of timely and accurate management accounts, financial dashboard, KPIs, and financial forecasts to tight deadlines
- Maintain an excellent working relationship with the Company's external Accountants and Company Secretary to ensure the Company meets statutory reporting and tax filing deadlines, including producing annual reports and information for external Accountants
- Responsibility for the Company IT function, including the provision of the "external IT department", the relationship with our IT Helpdesk provider and software procurement
- Keep abreast of the grant landscape to ensure that the company is bidding for and winning all appropriate grant funding for relevant projects
- Management and reconciliation of the Business and Client Bank Accounts
- Maintain the cash flow forecast to make best use of the available working capital and keep the organisation in a strong financial position
- Sales ledger management, oversight of / assistance with the sales invoicing process and subsequent credit control
- Purchase ledger management including managing supplier accounts and setting up supplier payments
- Payroll oversight and payment using an external payroll bureau, for both monthly and 4-weekly paid staff
- Administration of the Company pension scheme Administration of the Company employment benefits including the Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme and the Health Cashback Scheme
- Ensure all appropriate insurances are in place
- Maintain the fixed asset register through Xero and appraisal of new capital expenditure.
- Maintain digital and paper records to comply with HMRC and GDPR
- Ad-hoc analysis and reporting
- Meetings with Director to discuss management information
Education and Experience:
- Proven experience as a SME Finance Manager with 2+ years post qualification experience
- Ideally Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Knowledge and experience of relevant software applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Teams, Xero Accounting)
Key Competencies:
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Planning and organising
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Recruitment and leadership of staff
- Initiative
- Ability to prioritise
Salary & Benefits package:
- Competitive salary: £50,000-£55,000 region, commensurate with experience
- Generous car allowance and mileage rates
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- 30 days' annual leave, pro rata (including bank holidays), with one additional day's leave for each complete year of service, up to a maximum of three days.
- Option to purchase up to 5 days' additional leave, through a salary sacrifice.
- Company pension with Royal London, with a financial wellbeing service
- Opportunity to attend continuing professional development courses and conferences
- Company sick pay
- Health cashback plan, death in service payment, and employee rewards package with well-known high street brands through Westfield Health, with the option to purchase upgraded cover or add family members.
- Strong company culture of recognising and celebrating individual and team achievements, significant events and long service.
- Annual company days to share business updates and enjoy fun activities as a group
- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid working
- Free parking, hot drinks and always a warm welcome at Cumbria's Head Office.
- Lots more to share......
Deadline for applications: Friday 21 st June at 12noon. For a confidential conversation please call on email.