Head of Finance - Banbury, United Kingdom - Plus One Personnel

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Banbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Head of Finance

Job Details

Sector:

Accountancy & Finance

Location:

Banbury, Oxfordshire

Type:

Permanent

Salary:

£ £80000 per annum + plus benefits

Reference:

6060_

Our client is an established SME sized FMCG business based in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

The company are embarking upon an ambitious growth strategy and are looking to recruit a suitably experienced Head of Finance.

This person will become a key part of the senior leadership team and will oversee a small team of accounting professionals.

The role will be responsible for providing the CEO, Directors and the SLT with financial reporting, advice and guidance regarding all commercial and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities;

Manage the company's financial accounting and reporting processes, including; management reporting, audit and statutory accounts and payroll, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Manage the cashflow forecasting and day to day financial position of the company, as well as managing the relationship with the bank.
Ensure that all business processes and decisions are based on a sound financial analysis and commercial management intelligence, by providing the commercial team with the necessary support and challenge, as well as ensuring integrity of data.
Manage the board reporting process, supporting the CEO to ensure ongoing effective relations and full confidence among business owners and investors.
Provide leadership and support to the finance team.
Work with the SLT to provide clear strategy and that this is well understood across the company.
Ensure a robust risk management process.
Manage the company's assets, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. Also managing company lease agreements including fleet and property.
Be responsible for the annual budget process, including board approval and delivery, reforecasting if necessary.
Be responsible for ensuring the company's compliance with UK Data Protection regulations.

Experience and skills required;

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a commercial/industry background in manufacturing/FMCG or similar.
Experienced working in an SME sized organisation.
Thorough understanding of UK accounting principles, best practice and legislation.
Line management experience, able to coach and develop reportees.
Excellent communication skills, able to build working relationships with peeople at all levels in a business.
Strong IT skills, including MS Office and accounting software.
Commercially astute, strategic with good analytical skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager, who is looking for a step up in their career.

The company offer a very competitive salary and benefits package, hybrid working (3 days in office/2 WFH), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and more.