Head of Finance

To £145k + equity

Hybrid – East Midlands

Our client is a leading international, high growth and acquisitive Private Equity backed business. The CFO is looking to appoint a progressive Finance professional to build a first in class finance function that supports growth and integrates future acquisitions. You will work in an agile group and have the opportunity to be transformative, hands on and create value across the business. The company offers hybrid working, with a need to be in the office 2 days per week (overnight hotel possible). You will be leading a team of 15, and you will be required to further develop the function and support strategic growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsibility for Group reporting, including Monthly Board packs
• Lead, manage, coach and develop the finance function providing technical guidance where necessary.
• Lead and manage the annual budgeting process across the group for the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow
• Review of current systems and evaluation of fitness of purpose.
• Ensure strong financial controls and processes to ensure the security of assets and maximise profit performance.
• Driving a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Production of annual Consolidated Financial Statements, liaising closely with the auditors.
• Ensuring timely and accurate production of monthly Management Accounts and Financial KPI’s.
• Improving reporting timelines to meet the requirements of the Private Equity investors.
• Monthly Group Cashflow forecasting – including covenant reporting and Treasury Management
• Lead the annual external audit process for the Group as well as tax compliance and R&D
• Responsibility for M&A transaction accounting and supporting integrations
• Ad hoc duties as required
• Supporting the exit longer term, including data room, due diligence

The Candidate:

• Graduate level education
• Fully qualified Accountant, ideally having training in practice before gaining industry experience.
• Ability to build a “first in class finance function “– building developing the team and improving the quality and timeliness of financial reporting
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounting (IFRS) and compliance, with experience of M&A and taxation (UK and Europe).
• Experience of monthly group consolidations, including overseas trading entities with fx exposure.
• Strong IT and systems skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Engaging and confident, able to build and maintain relationships with C-suite and department heads.

Equality Statement:

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