Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsExciting time to join a growing businessExcellent opportunity to work with a strong team and businessAbout Our ClientOur exclusive client, already a leading player within the sector, is now merging with a competitor to further increase their market share, and creating a very impressive business unit.The private equity backed company provide a range of services, and benefit from having a long term contract model, which helps to create accurate, long range forecasts and stability.Job DescriptionAs the Head of Finance you will report to the Finance Director, and will directly lead, manage and develop a team of 5 (Management Accountants and Finance Business Partners)You will be required to:Provide leadership to the finance team, ensuring smooth operations and accurate financial reporting.Deliver information required by Head office and the private equity business efficiently and accurately.Take overall responsibility for the production of monthly, quarterly and period accountsManage the P&L and Balance sheet carefullyPay close attention to cash flowUndertake commercial analysis in relation to variance analysis, providing insightful, commercial commentaryReport numbers to the Finance Director, Divisional Managing Director and Group Head officePlay a key role in budget planning, financial forecasting and risk management.Drive process improvements to enhance financial accuracy and improve decision makingReport on operational KPIs and provide management information.The Successful ApplicantThe successful Head of Finance should have:Strong all round accountancy skills, particularly in managing the management accounts, P&L and Balance SheetBe able to pull together all numbers to a tight timetable, and deal with ad hoc requestsThe ability to create powerful, insightful analysis and commentaryA background of dealing with Private equity or Venture Capital owners would be advantageousYou must be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)This role is office based 5 days per week, so you must be comfortable with this.What's on OfferA competitive salary range of up to £80,000 per year + benefitsThe opportunity to lead a vibrant finance team in a well-established company, at a time of growth and development.A reminder - this role is based in the office 5 days per week.ContactPaul UrquhartQuote job refJN-112024-6605691Phone number+44 1622 604 511Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorFinancial ControllerSectorPropertyLocationDartfordContract typePermanentConsultant namePaul UrquhartConsultant phone+44 1622 604 511Job referenceJN-112024-6605691