Goodman Masson
Head of Finance
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Head of Finance (Interim) – FTSE listed business
6 months, potential to go permanent
£100k–£110k
London, hybrid
Available to start between now and the next 6 weeks
I’m working with a FTSE listed business that needs an interim Head of Finance to lead its management accounts team for six months, with a real chance of the role going permanent. You’d report into the Group Financial Controller and act as their deputy.
It’s a hands-on leadership role in a busy finance function. You’ll run the management accounts team through two finance managers, own month end and the balance sheet, and play a key part in a number of projects across the business. They want someone who takes initiative, keeps good control of the numbers and builds strong relationships with people outside finance.
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What you’ll be doing
- Leading the management accounts team through two finance managers, developing them and holding the team to a high standard
- Owning the monthly management accounts process, reviewing the output for risks and inconsistencies and making sure it’s accurate and on time
- Taking responsibility for balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and working capital, with the team doing the work and you reviewing and signing off
- Getting involved in projects across the business, working with Legal, Commercial and Tech to reach clear, well-documented outcomes
- Business partnering with senior non-finance stakeholders and running the cost budgeting process with FP&A
- Keeping a strong control environment and finding ways to improve and automate processes
- Supporting year-end and half-year reporting and working with the external auditors
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What they’re looking for
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong management accounts and balance sheet experience in a complex business
- Experience managing people, ideally managing managers
- Good technical accounting skills and a solid understanding of IFRS. You don’t need to be a technical specialist.
- Strong business partnering skills and confidence with senior stakeholders
- Someone who spots what needs doing and gets on with it
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