At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations, enhance systems, and provide strategic financial insights.
- Company: Dynamic organisation based in Kingston-upon-Thames with a hybrid work model.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a small team where your contributions will be valued and recognised.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on financial strategy and governance in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance, advanced Excel skills, and a proactive approach.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Based in Kingston-upon-Thames, Hybrid (2 days on-site)
Permanent
£60,000 - £70,000
We are seeking a hands-on and proactive Head of Finance to lead the day-to-day finance function while providing high-quality financial insight and strategic support to the Senior Management Team. The successful Head of Finance will play a key role in enhancing financial systems, strengthening controls, and improving reporting processes, driving efficiency and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver quarterly management accounts, annual budgets and forecasts including variance analysis and financial insight
- Work closely with the senior management team to monitor financial performance, manage expenditure, and improve financial accountability
- Complete reconciliations and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Calculate annual rents and service charges
- Monitor capital expenditure and support financial planning and control for significant investment programmes
- Produce year-end statutory accounts and supporting information for the external audit, maintaining high standards of financial governance
- Manage and support one member of staff
Skills and abilities:
- Comfortable working in a small organisation where you will need to be both strategic and hands-on
- Housing sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Experience of integrating finance systems
Head Of Finance in Kingston upon Thames employer: VennGroup
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