Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsA PE backed SME businessReporting into a CFO, with good exposureAbout Our ClientMy client are a Private Equity backed, £35 million turnover Wholesaler who are the UK's largest in their field. The business bought it's 2 largest competitors last year and have had a period of integration and streamlining. With 8 branches across UK and Ireland, they are now looking to recruit a Head of Finance to support the newly promoted CFO.Job DescriptionProvide accurate management accounts in line with the agreed timetableOversee all month end processesProduce regular reports and statistics as required and provide insight to the businessManagement of financial stock reporting including reconciliation and provisionsDaily reporting and maintenance of actual performance versus forecastManaging and overseeing the cash flow of the company including monitoring and control of all payments through bank accountsInvoicing of key account customers and processing of all container invoices (or delegate as appropriateEnsure the adequate design and operation of internal controlsIdentify patterns in company spending and revenue;create and propose solutions to any problem areasManagement of foreign currency and relationships with providersResponsible for the accurate and timely submission of statutory accounts and tax filings such as CT61 and P11DManaging the External Auditor relationship and ensuring the organisation is compliant with accounting standardsPromote a performance-based culture to ensure agreed targets are met ensuring performance reviews are conductedDevelop and coach the Financial Controller, Accounts Manager and the wider teamLiaise with HR with regard to ongoing training and development requirements of the Finance and Accounts teamDrive continual improvement within the Finance and Accounts ways of working and processesThe Successful ApplicantRelevant professional qualification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMASolid experience of running a small finance and accounts department in a similar sized organisationStrong leadership and managerial skillsThe ability to coach and identify development needs for team membersAble to set and meet targets and deadlines both for the function and for individual rolesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAble to interpret and clearly explain complex financial data to non-finance colleaguesExcellent IT skills including advanced ExcelExcellent attention to detail skillsAbility to work with agility and self-motivationCapable of managing multiple responsibilities and able to deliver to strict deadlinesWhat's on OfferA competitive salary, hybrid working (2 or 3 days a week in the office) and the exposure to a business that will eventually go through sale and exit process.ContactNikki Harper (nee Shellard)Quote job refJN-052025-6735099Phone number+44 161 829 0468Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorFinancial ControllerSectorRetailLocationManchesterContract typePermanentConsultant nameNikki Harper (nee Shellard)Consultant phone+44 161 829 0468Job referenceJN-052025-6735099
