Michael Page
Group Head of Finance
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My client who is undergoing strong growth is looking for a Group Head of Finance to join them to cover a period of maternity leave for at least 9 months.
This is a Fixed Term Contract role and is due to start in Mid October.
Client Details
Small and growing organisation based in Medway.
Description
Reporting into the MD, as Group Head of Finance responsibilities will include:
- Lead the finance function across UK and European entities, ensuring robust financial controls, governance and compliance.
- Prepare and review accurate monthly management accounts and month-end reporting packs, delivering insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Oversee the timely production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for all group entities.
- Take ownership of statutory accounts preparation and coordinate year-end audits, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
- Manage and submit all indirect tax reporting, including VAT returns, CIS returns and associated compliance requirements.
- Lead cash flow management, forecasting and liquidity planning, providing accurate short and long-term forecasts to support business growth.
- Manage foreign exchange exposures and international transactions, ensuring appropriate controls and risk management processes are in place.
- Oversee inventory controls and stock take processes, ensuring accurate valuation and reporting of stock holdings.
- Manage payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment of employees and compliance with relevant legislation.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles.
- Mentor, coach and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional development.
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a small but growing business, extremely successful in their field, and make a huge difference to the finance team.
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- Qualified / Qualified by Experience with experience at a Head of Finance / Finance Director level
- Experience of managing and mentoring small teams is absolutely essential as this is a very important part of the role
- Experience of cashflow modelling and FOREX
- Managing payroll
- Experience of managing stock as well as experience of using Sage 200 would be useful although not essential.
This role is based 5 days a week on-site in the office in Medway - please only apply if 5 days on-site in Mid Kent is do-able for you. This role has a mid October start date.
Job Offer
£75,000-£85,000 dependent on experience
- 23 days holiday plus an extra day off for your birthday! Plus Bank Holidays
- Access to the salary sacrifice pension scheme
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