Head of Finance

Posted 17 January 2025
LocationAldershot
Discipline Business Transformation & Operations
Reference7026
Contact NameJames McAbendroth

Job description

JOB TITLE:    Head of Finance
LOCATION: Aldershot – office based (some home working)
PACKAGE:     £70-90k
WAY OF WORKING: Mostly office based
THE BUSINESS:
My client is a family owned and highly successful service provider with a superb reputation in their industry.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
As Head of Finance, you will lead the finance function and report through to the Finance Director. This will involve delivery of strategy, cost-led initiatives, process and system improvement, and financial integrity. More specifically you will:

 
  •  Lead the finance team and oversee all financial operations within the company. (Payables, receivables, payroll, treasury, tax etc).
  •  Cash flow management to ensure adequate bank funding.
  •  Weekly and monthly management of inventory stock position.
  •  Oversee administration of group companies.
  •  Lead the budget process with operational managers.
  •  Manage and develop the team.
  •  Ensure compliance with statutory and financial regulations and standards.
  •  Prepare accurate monthly and annual financial reports and present them to directors.
  •  Collaborate with other department heads to streamline finance operations.
  •  Identify and implement cost-saving measures.
  •  Have experience in invoice discounting
 Key Skills required:
  • Formally qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA), or qualified by experience with significant relevant experience in the manufacturing sector.
  •  Manufacturing and production sector specific experience.
  •  Able and willing to take a hands-on role in the production of accounts.
  •  Strong leadership and management skills within SME environments.
  •  Proficiency in business partnering/stakeholder management and reporting.
  •  A strong IT and accountancy systems user - experience of systems including Excel and Sage 200 is advantageous.
If you are interested in the role please apply to this advert or contact James McAbendroth @ C4S Search
C4S Search connect future Deep tech talent with leading entrepreneurial businesses and are always keen to hear from people with similar ambitions.