Head of Finance - Crewe, United Kingdom - Rotheram Carrington Financial Recruitment

Rotheram Carrington Financial Recruitment

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Crewe, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Rotheram Carrington Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with an entrepreneurial growing independent business based in the Crewe area who are seeking a Head of Finance to join their management team. This role will be a strong number 2 to the Financial Director and will be responsible for the leadership of a team of 10 in finance, and the overall performance of the finance function of a business turning over in the region of £80m to £100m.

My Client is ideally looking for a Head of Finance who is ambitious, pro-active and ahead of the game, always seeking better ways to improve processes and systems, and to build a great team both in experience and moral to support the rapid growth of this exciting journey.

This opportunity could either be an ambitious Number 2 who is really happy at this level, or in the future there could be the opportunity of stepping up in to the FD role.

Responsibilities will include the following:

Lead and mentor a finance department ensuring the team all understand the role they play in delivering high quality information to aid better business decision making
Full production and review of month end accounting including consolidation, balance sheet accounting and reconciliation to P&L with commentary
Responsible for the overall review of the transactional and invoicing team overseeing the completion and accurate input of information (high volume)
Oversee and review of the payroll process for circa 85 employees
Balance sheet reporting and reconciliation of the monthend process
Proactively ensure the continuous compliance with regards to the financial control of the business adhering to all relevant Governing bodies and regulatory practices
Responsible for the yearend process and all associated VAT & Tax submissions in line with HMRC
Manage stakeholder relationships with oversees accounting partners
Financial analysis with regards to various scenarios to determine and highlight opportunities and risk
Ad hoc reporting for the CFO and Seniors Directors across the business

Experience/Skills

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified, having trained in practice could be advantageous
Previous experience running a finance function and managing a decent sized finance team ensuring high quality performance
Excellent communication skills working across the business at all levels
Strong financial control background essential

Salary/Benefits
- £55,000 to £75,000 per annum

25 days, plus bank holiday (increase with length of service)
Hybrid working is available once probation period is completed and the successful individual has a good understanding of the business
Pension 3% employer contribution
Fabulous office environment
Free parking
Healthcare cash plan