Head of Finance - Market Drayton, United Kingdom - Seymour John

Seymour John

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Market Drayton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Head of Finance & Business Services

Market Drayton

£55-65,000 + Benefits

The Business:

Working exclusively in partnership with Seymour John, my client has a fascinating story starting in the 1600's which I'm happy to elaborate further on if you apply It's trademarked products are among the top 10 oldest brands within its product category in the world.

Today this owner managed small business is a producer, distributor, property owner and retailer/customer service provider all rolled into one which makes for a fascinating company to be involved with.

They are constantly looking to develop their offering to ensure they are best in class whilst retaining their local and authentic roots.

The business generates healthy profits, has a strong balance sheet, and there's always a project to get involved with.

The Opportunity:

Head of Finance & Business Services reporting to the Operations Director.
Operations Management Collaboration and Support_
Integrate seamlessly with the Management Team to deliver a superb offer across the estate
Collaborate with the Operational & Production Teams to help drive efficient business practices
Finance_
Manage the Management Accountant & Commercial Assistant to deliver an excellent financial service
Review the Monthly Management Accounts prior to distribution & prepare an overview for the team each month
Provide Weekly & Monthly reporting; Volume, Sales, Spend, Profit, etc
Produce and agree with each Manager an annual budget for sign off by MD
Review and submit the year end accounts file for review by the Auditors
Manage the Auditors and audit process
Manage Tax efficiently and diligently
Manage Cashflow and report to the MD weekly
Manage the company's authorisation process and authorise all payments from the bank
Business and contract review_
Manage tightly the business loan and deposit builder schemes
Play a pivotal role in Rent and Price reviews through the year but notably at Year End
Manage other cost crucial business routines through the year: eg Insurance, Utilities, Waste, Business Rates
Set up temporary systems and contracts for short term managed properties as required
Provide legal support eg money claims, litigation, property matters, working with the Company's lawyers if required
Systems and Processes_
Own and evolve the company's central systems, coaching and training the team along the way:
Financial Systems & Processes
Distribution Patterns
Employment & Remuneration Terms
Induction and Annual Training
Employee Relations Procedures
Health & Safety Procedures
Asset Management_
Own the company's Asset Files, keeping them up to date and orderly
Own the company's Vehicle Policy, working closely with Head of Brewing & Distribution to ensure diligent management
Manage the acquisition and disposal financial and legal process, working closely with the MD
Payroll & Pensions_
Own and process payment of the monthly salaries and NIC payments.
Complete annual returns including P11d's and EIS
Personnel Management_
Manage the Commercial Coordinator to deliver an excellent personnel administration service eg. holiday planning, absence tracker, induction training scheme
Welcome all new starters into the business, taking responsibility for their general welfare in the early stages
Own and sign off new starter documentation and Induction Training
Own all Personal files keeping them up to date and securely filed
Health & Safety_
Manage the Commercial Co-Ordinator to deliver an excellent Health & Safety administration service, delivering on all H&S policy items at the preset intervals
Own the Company Health and Safety Policy including accident and incident books, and H&S fixes and learnings.
Manage the quarterly H&S review including walkabouts with varied members of the team.
Produce the quarterly H&S Report for MD sign off.
IT & Communications_
Own the company's IT systems and hardware, working with our suppliers regularly for general update & maintenance & also in crisis. Sage is the accounting software alongside a specialist production system.
Set up new starters with the relevant equipment and provide support to the Team on technical issues.
Manage the contracts, costs and invoice payment for Mobile Phone, Internet, Landline and IT Support Suppliers