Head of Finance - Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom - Artemis Clarke

Artemis Clarke

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Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job title:
Head of Finance

Package:
£65k

Location:
Shepton Mallet (hybrid working possible)

Reporting to:
MD

Job type:
Full Time

Our Client
Our client is a profitable B2B owner managed business based in Shepton Mallet.

They are in a strong financial position and are looking to recruit an insightful and hands on Head of Finance who will play a pivotal role in transforming the finance department and creating a solid platform for their future growth.

Head of Finance - The Role
This is an influential role critical to the success of the organisation.

As such, you'll play a key part in leading and shaping the finance team, helping to improve financial processes and reporting and ultimately providing sound financial advice to theSLT.

Key responsibilities include:

Develop the finance team and proactively improve the financial processes;
Prepare the monthly management accounts pack and provide insightful analysis;
Produce and monitor forecasts and budgets;
Monitor cash and prepare cash flow forecasts;
Manage capital expenditure;
Oversee the AR and AP function;
Provide strategic financial support to the Managing Director;
Carry out financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision making;
Oversee the submission of VAT returns and payroll;
Ensure all statutory financial compliance requirements are met;?
Assist with ad hoc finance projects.?

The Successful Applicant

As Head of Finance, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) who has experience of working in high growth SME's.

Ideally you will demonstrate:

A diligent, problem solving and proactive attitude prepared to be into the detail of the accounts as well as assisting with strategic planning;
Experience of evaluating & migrating accounting systems desirable;
Experience of developing systems to improve reporting requirements;
Exceptional analytical, presentation and Excel skills;
Excellent communication and presentation skills;
Strong commercial acumen;
A pragmatic, selfmotivated and proactive mindset.