Head Of Finance

Letchworth Source: WhatJobs

£75,000–£85,000

Head of Finance

Location: Letchworth Garden City
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Head of Finance - About the Company

Our client is a successful and growing SME based in Letchworth Garden City, with strong ambitions for continued growth.

They are looking to recruit an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting the next stage of the business.

The business has recently invested in its finance systems and infrastructure.. This is an opportunity for a strategic finance leader to build on these foundations, strengthen financial planning and insight, and work closely with the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team to support commercial decision-making and sustainable growth.

Head of Finance - Details

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with an early finish on Friday
Based in Letchworth Garden City
Salary £75,000 - £85,000 per annum
Bonus Scheme
25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off
Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support
Company pension scheme

Head of Finance - Responsibilities

Lead the finance function and small finance team
Lead the company's financial strategy, planning and forecasting
Develop annual budgets and longer-term financial projections
Provide financial insight and advice to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team
Support strategic and commercial decision-making through financial modelling and scenario analysis
Maintain strong control of profitability, margins, cash flow and working capital
Identify opportunities to improve business performance, efficiency and return on investment
Provide financial analysis for new revenue streams and growth opportunities
Develop clear management information, dashboards and Board reporting
Ensure robust financial controls, governance, compliance and audit readiness
Maximise the use of Xero and continue to improve finance systems, reporting and processes
Lead, develop and strengthen the finance team
Work closely with leaders across the business to improve financial understanding and accountability

Head of Finance - What We're Looking For

A recognised professional accountancy qualification, preferably CIMA, although ACA and ACCA will also be considered
Proven experience leading a finance function within a growing SME
Previous experience using Xero, with the ability to maximise its capabilities
Experience transitioning a more operational finance function towards a strategic and commercially focused approach
Experience working closely with an MD, Board or Senior Leadership Team
Strong budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling experience
Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to turn financial information into clear business recommendations
Experience developing and leading a finance team
Strong systems capability, including finance systems, reporting and automation
Confidence to constructively challenge and influence senior decision-making
Strong communication, organisation and analytical skills