JSS
Head of Finance
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Head of Finance - Manchester
JSS are pleased to be exclusively supporting our client, a high growth UK subsidiary of a leading international business on the recruitment of a newly created Head of Finance role based in Manchester. This is an ideal role for a fully qualified Financial Controller or Head of Finance with experience managing month end and year end, balance sheet, management reporting, audit in a fast growing SME business.
Role Overview
The Head of Finance will take ownership of the day-to-day financial management of the business, ensuring accurate month end reporting, robust controls, strong cash flow management, and compliance with statutory requirements, budgeting & forecasting and cash flow management. As a key member of the finance leadership team, the role will provide commercial insight to the senior leadership team to support business growth and profitability.
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Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
- Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures.
- Manage balance sheet reconciliations and oversee ledger integrity.
- Lead the annual statutory accounts process and external audit
- Own and lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
- Produce rolling forecasts and variance analysis.
- Provide detailed commentary on business performance and key financial drivers
- Present and explain business performance to the UK management team
- Business partner and support the UK management team with decision making
- Optimise working capital, including debtor, creditor and inventory management
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, VAT, tax and regulatory requirements
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Profile & Experience
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Proven Financial Controller experience within an SME or growing business environment
- Experience managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow
- Business partnering with a senior management teams
- Experience presenting to a senior management team, explaining business performance
On Offer
- A highly competitive salary of circa £100,000 - £110,000 plus bonus and benefits
- Hybrid working
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