Head of Finance

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Our client is a rapidly growing, US listed logistics business with an impressive international client base. They are now looking to recruit a Head of Finance who will act as the conduit between the business and finance. Managing a team of 8, this is a highly visible role and would appeal to someone who sees themselves as a real agent of change.

Responsibilities include delivering financial reports, KPIs, and P&L analysis to support informed decision-making together with ensuring timely submission of all statutory reporting and tax compliance, with a particular focus on the implications of moving goods internationally. This role requires a proactive, motivated, and flexible individual with strong leadership and collaboration skills to drive financial transparency, accountability, and growth.

• Monthly reporting on performance, highlighting opportunities and issues.
• Timely analysis and reporting of financial performance, including KPIs and P&L trends, to support strategic decisions.
• Preparation of annual budgets, variance analysis, quarterly forecasts, and board presentations.
• Strategic forecasting of business performance, balancing market risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities, including revenue recognition, cost monitoring, and profitability analysis.
• Oversee financial control activities such as accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and statutory compliance.
• Prepare and present management information packs with detailed commentary on performance.
• Lead the team in delivering budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Assess project profitability and review departmental P&Ls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support the group finance team with ad-hoc analysis and budget preparation.
• Work with other departments and external stakeholders to ensure financial and commercial goals are met.

What we\’re looking for

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting expertise, particularly in controllership and balance sheet management, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Experience in logistics with international exposure, particularly understanding the differences between UK, EU, and US accounting and reporting requirements.
• A solid understanding of the impact of moving goods from one country to another, be that to another factory or an end-user. What are the implications from a customs and excise & VAT perspective?
• Proven experience in managing and developing finance teams, with the ability to mentor junior staff and drive continuous improvement within the team.
• Commercially minded and highly analytical, capable of providing insightful financial analysis and management information to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively in a growing, dynamic business environment undergoing change, with resilience and adaptability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong proficiency in advanced Excel skills, with a keen understanding of finance systems and automation opportunities to improve efficiency.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) with excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships across finance and non-finance stakeholders, fostering collaboration through the team.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Manufacturing