Job Details

Head of Finance

Sector:Accountancy

Region : East of England

Location: Romford

Salary: £60,000 to £70,000

Job Ref.: 87444

Job Information

My client is looking for a full time FD Designate to join their Head Office in the Romford area of Essex. This is an exciting high growth business with a bright future.

Job Description
•Manage the company's accounting and financial procedures, systems and reports in accordance with company law and good practice.
•Lead the Finance and Accounting team to optimise the company's financial performance and strategic position, and take overall control of the company's accounting function.
•Develop close working relationships with the Finance Director, other Board members and senior managers.
•Contribute to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate, and provide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
•Develop and update a financial business model to project future results for the Business Plan and to provide support for acquisition analysis and negotiation.
•Ensure that the company's financial systems are robust, compliant, and support current activities and future growth.
•Manage the company's cash flow and banking arrangements, and take ultimate responsibility for the company's cash management policies and position.
•Prepare and present timely management and financial accounts.
•Build and maintain good working relationships with the company's accountants, banks, and HMRC.
•Ensure that corporate budgeting processes are carried out effectively, and that results are reviewed regularly.
•Develop and implement new systems and procedures to improve service performance, especially invoicing and credits, the visibility of customer profitability, and employee productivity.
•Work with all employees and teams to grow the business and develop strategies and plans.

The Successful Applicant
•Good educational background
•Relevant professional accounting qualification
•Excellent knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
•Proven success in financial management within budget