Reed Finance is recruiting a Head of Finance to join the executive leadership team of our client, an entrepreneurial organisation with exciting future growth plans.
This critical role oversees the commercial financial strategy, financial planning & analysis, risk management and reporting, to ensure robust financial governance and long-term financial sustainability.
This role is fully office based and due to being in a remote location, having your own transport is essential.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team based on financial analysis and projections.
- Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax and treasury to support long-term business goals.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory law, including charity commission requirements, financial regulations and reporting standards.
- Reviewing and improving financial processes.
- Various projects, including implementing a new finance system.
- Line managing a small team.
- Assisting external auditors in the preparation of the annual statutory accounts.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5 years post-qualification experience.
- Understanding of charity accounting rules, as part of the organisation is a registered charity.
- Ability to manage a heavy and varied workload efficiently and remain calm under pressure.
- Commercial outlook with strong business partnering experience.
- Commitment to continuous professional development for self and team.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of £65k to £70k per annum, plus good employment benefits.
- Generous pension scheme and annual leave allowances.
- Health care plans and extended sickness benefits.
Our client are looking to commence shortlisting for this role immediately, so please apply now for further information.