Head of Finance - London, United Kingdom - Partner Financial

Partner Financial

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Head of Finance
Up to £100,000 + Benefits
Central London

Partner Financial are retained by an international advisory firm with a high profile and well-known client base and global reach.

The business has a strong foothold in the global market, operating across 70 countries worldwide, with a turnover of £30 millionand a global headcount of 300 employees.

The growth experienced in the last 18 months requires of a Head of Finance to provide cross border influence and professional expertise, in markets that are very established, high growth or developing.

The position will be leading the Financial and Management reporting teams, taking full ownership of the comunication of financial performance of the company to the senior management team, reporting directly into the Chief Financial Officer.

Key responsibilities
- eading a team and preparing statutory financial statements for different entities across the business

Ensuring that the finance function delivers a full accounting service to the business, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, payroll, HMRC.
Developing a robust understanding of the financial aspects of the business to promote and implement control mechanisms
Preparing the cash forecasts as well as monitoring the cash balances across the Group
Working closely with the team to review and improve operational finance processes and reporting cycles
Training and mentoring members of the team.
Ensuring periodic tax filings are prepared and filed within the required timelines, as well as liaising with external auditors and professional advisors.
Working with the auditors to run an efficient and timely year end audit process
A Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA)
A natural team player with welldeveloped interpersonal skills, able to promote good team working and cooperation
Experience working in similar size organisation with overseas branches would be advantageous
Able to deliver with exceptional levels of accuracy, placing a high regard on achieving excellence
A natural ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally
Experience leading and developing a high performing team