Head of Finance in City of London

Bibby Financial Services have an exciting opportunity available for a reliable Head of Finance to join our team. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

About the role

As our Head of Finance, you will have overall responsibility for leading the Finance and Procurement teams across the group. You will manage, drive and report on the Group's financial performance by establishing financial policies, ensuring adequate financial controls are in place and directing planning. Your responsibilities as our Head of Finance will include:

• Support the Executive / Board to preserve the integrity of BFS's operating model and ensure the group maintains appropriate financial performance metrics.
• Develop a deep understanding of the core businesses within the group and key drivers of their business performance, allowing appropriate challenge to ensure targets are achieved. This includes ensuring that an optimal balance is made between strategic investment and BAU cost management.
• Lead annual budget & operation planning process.
• Ensure high quality, right first time financial reporting, providing appropriate regular reports to the Board / Exco on financial and operating data including interpretations and recommendations, forecasting, and all relevant information on business conditions which contribute to the company's operating circumstances.
• Establish and direct financial policies for the company and ensure they are adhered to.
• Providing leadership & strategic direction to the Procurement, Financial Planning & Analysis & Financial Control teams.
• Recruit, train, and develop high-calibre employees aligning to budgetary & headcount requirements.
• Coaching, mentoring & supporting colleague career development for direct reports & wider finance teams.

What we are looking for in our ideal Head of Finance:

• Fully Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant / relevant financial services or relevant sector experience.
• Strong financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis).
• Experience in risk management & compliance.
• Proven ability to lead & manage a team efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal & communications skills.
• The ability to influence & build relationships with key stakeholders across all levels & functions.
• Experience with financial systems, controls & audit processes.

As our Head of Finance, we will reward you and your hard work with:

• Private healthcare for you and your family.
• Company car allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Wide range of flexible benefits, such as gym membership, technology, or health assessments.
• Access to an online wellbeing centre.
• Range of discounts from many businesses.
• 30 days holiday, which increases with service, and options to buy or sell more.
• Electric Vehicle/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (EV/PHEV) scheme.

Why us?

We’ve supported small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since 1982, and today we support more than 9000 businesses worldwide. We are proud to help businesses, both big and small to grow and thrive in domestic and international markets. We’re in the business of relationships. Whether working together or supporting our clients, that’s what makes us stand out from the crowd. We know our value lies in our brilliant people, it is fast-paced and varied, and we can handle it. We trust each other, take ownership, work flexibly, have fun and deliver for our clients every time. We empower our colleagues to be themselves and grow in the way they want - we believe in them and celebrate their success. There’s no place quite like BFS and we’re proud of that. It’s all down to our colleagues - they make us the business with which every SME wants to partner.

If you would like to join us, please click 'Apply' today to be considered as our Head of Finance - we would love to hear from you. We’re absolutely committed to being a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their true potential. Let us know if you need adjustments to support you through any stage of the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close applications early. No agencies, please.