At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a high-performing finance team while providing strategic financial insights.
- Company: Join a successful employee-owned organisation in beautiful Aberystwyth, Mid Wales.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, profit share, flexible working, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a dynamic and supportive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving financial strategy and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with experience in senior finance leadership and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Finance Leader wanted to join a successful employee-owned organisation based onsite Aberystwyth, Mid Wales.
Salary circa £60,000 plus twice yearly profit share. This is a site-based role.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Finance team, creating a high‑performing and collaborative working environment.
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior leaders, providing commercial insight to support strategic decision‑making.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reporting and analysis.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting across the organisation.
- Translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights for non‑financial stakeholders.
- Develop financial models, business cases and ROI analysis to support investment decisions and future growth.
- Manage the month‑end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve and automate financial processes and reporting.
- Manage relationships with external auditors and support statutory reporting requirements.
- Work closely with department managers to monitor budgets, performance and financial planning.
- Drive continuous improvement across the finance function and contribute as a member of the senior leadership team.
Qualifications
- Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA).
- Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in a senior finance leadership role.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence strategic business decisions.
- Experience leading and developing finance teams.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to colleagues at all levels.
- Strong systems knowledge, including accounting software, ERP systems, CRM databases and Power BI.
- Excellent analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Manufacturing, engineering or employee‑owned business experience would be advantageous.
- Proof of right to work in the UK is required (this company is unable to sponsor visas).
Benefits
- Salary circa £60,000.
- Twice‑yearly profit share.
- 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with additional Christmas shutdown leave (approximately five extra days), increasing with service to 26 days.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Life assurance and income protection.
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- And more.
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Finance Leader in Aberystwyth employer: Sunny Recruitment
At Sunny Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Aberystwyth. Our commitment to employee ownership means that you not only contribute to our success but also share in it through our profit-sharing scheme, alongside flexible working arrangements and ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us to be part of a supportive team where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
We think you need these skills to ace Finance Leader in Aberystwyth
Financial Reporting
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Analysis
Financial Modelling
ROI Analysis
Process Improvement
