Head of Finance

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to partnering with a growing business based in North Wales to recruit a CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified Head of Finance. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will oversee the day-to-day finance operation, ensuring accurate and timely management accounts, reliable financial reporting, effective cash-flow management and robust financial controls.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop the finance team, setting clear responsibilities, expectations and standards of performance.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and variance analysis.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banking partners and other key stakeholders.
• Take ownership of monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning processes, ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial information through effective reconciliations, reviews and quality controls.
• Strengthen financial governance by implementing and maintaining robust controls, policies and procedures across the business.
• Identify and deliver practical process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency, consistency and accuracy.
• Provide clear financial analysis and explanations of variances, proactively identifying discrepancies, risks and control weaknesses.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory, tax and regulatory requirements within required timescales.
• Build strong working relationships with senior management, operational teams and external stakeholders, delivering a responsive and dependable finance service.
• Investigate and resolve financial issues promptly, prioritising effectively, taking ownership and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are completed.

Skills & experience required:

• CIMA, ACCCA or ACA qualified
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Strong management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow experience.
• Experience managing and developing a finance team.
• Strong analytical skills with Advanced Excel and financial modelling experience.
• A proven understanding of financial controls and governance.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to senior stakeholders.

Benefits:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Staff discounts
• Onsite parking
• Medical cover
• Hybrid working
• Cycle to work