Head of Finance
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
Location: Manchester
Keywords: Finance, Leadership, Management Accounting, Stakeholder Management, Budgeting and Forecasting
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Head of Finance to join a dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to take charge of all financial and management accounting information for the United Kingdom, managing and growing a dedicated team, and providing insightful analysis to key stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving revenue and EBITDA performance.
With a competitive salary range of £65,000 - £75,000 and the flexibility of hybrid working, this role provides an excellent platform for career growth and development.
- Lead the finance function with responsibility for financial & management accounting
- Drive revenue & EBITDA performance through insightful analysis
- Enjoy a competitive salary range of £65,000 - £75,000 and flexible hybrid working
What you'll do:
As the Head of Finance, you will be at the heart of our operations, ensuring accurate reporting of all financial and management accounting information. You will lead a dedicated team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Your analytical skills will be crucial in providing insights to key stakeholders, driving revenue and EBITDA performance. You will also take charge of all aspects of the month-end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Your leadership skills will shine as you mentor your team, manage external stakeholders during audits and tax queries, and support budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Ensure accurate reporting of all financial & management accounting information
- Manage and grow the finance team, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment
- Provide detailed analysis to key stakeholders to help drive revenue & EBITDA performance
- Take responsibility for all aspects of the month-end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Lead on audit and tax queries, managing external stakeholders where appropriate
- Mentor & coach the team, providing continuous improvement initiatives & training
- Support in preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Work closely with operational teams and assist with queries from an accounting perspective
What you bring:
The ideal Head of Finance is fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with extensive experience of managing month-end processes. You have previously worked within the manufacturing industry and have strong stakeholder management skills, including business partnering up to c-suite level. Your logical thinking and analytical skills enable you to consider all relevant aspects and carry out analysis on key information. You have excellent attention to detail and are computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Your excellent communication skills will be crucial in this role.
- Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
- Experience of month end processes within a management accounts team
- Prior experience working within the manufacturing industry
- Strong stakeholder management skills including business partnering up to c-suite level
- Ability to think logically, consider all relevant aspects and carry out analysis on key information
- Excellent attention to detail
- Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Excellent communication skills
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading player in their industry, known for their commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. With a strong focus on professional development, they provide numerous opportunities for learning and growth. Their flexible working policy ensures a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to excel in your role while maintaining other commitments.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates