Job Description:

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

Desirable:

• Previous experience within a retail environment

If you're an experienced finance leader looking for a senior role where you can take ownership of the finance function, influence commercial decisions and contribute to the growth of an ambitious SME, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.

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