Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Birmingham

£60,000 - £65,000 + Flexible benefits

Our client, a leader in their industry, is seeking a hands-on and commercially astute Head of Finance to oversee financial and administrative functions across the company and its subsidiaries. As a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will manage the UK & European accounts teams, ensure accurate financial reporting, and drive continuous improvement in all financial operations.

Why This Role Is For You:

• Leadership with Impact: Take charge of the financial and administrative functions of a thriving business, playing a critical role in shaping its financial future.
• Strategic Influence: As part of the SMT, you'll collaborate closely with other senior leaders to address key business challenges and deliver on strategic plans
• Hands-On Management: Oversee a diverse range of financial operations, from cash management and budgeting to tax and regulatory compliance, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the financial and administrative functions across the company and its subsidiaries.
• Serve as a member of the SMT, understanding key business challenges and collaborating with other leaders to deliver on company plans.
• Manage the UK & European accounts teams ( Headcount - 5), overseeing credit control, sales, and purchase ledger management.
• Handle cash management and treasury responsibilities, managing multiple UK and non-UK bank accounts in various currencies.
• Collaborate with the Logistics Manager on stock management, considering cash flow impacts and obsolescence.
• Oversee the Accounts operations within the ERP system, including postings to the nominal ledger.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports to the SMT, detailing group trading activities and balance sheets.
• Ensure compliance with all company and tax reporting requirements, including VAT, Intrastat, and EC Sales Reporting.
• Manage WEEE reporting for both the UK and Europe
• Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets, advising on potential cost-saving areas.
• Oversee pension, private healthcare, and death-in-service policies, liaising with the company’s advisors.
• Manage HR and personnel files, working with external HR consultants as needed.
• Ensure timely completion of annual accounting and audit requirements for group businesses.
• Handle company secretarial functions and report to Companies House.
• Maintain and create documentation to support all accounts systems and processes.

What We’re Looking For from You:

• Ideally a full accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Strong cash flow management experience
• A detail-oriented and highly organised individual with a strong background in SME finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data manipulation skills.
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to manage both the detailed work and your team effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a logical and ordered approach to conveying information.
• A proactive, trustworthy, and dependable individual who anticipates needs and takes initiative.
• A deep understanding of how processes and systems work together, with a clear grasp of business objectives.
• A motivated and driven professional who seeks continuous improvement and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Commercially astute, with a detailed understanding of how a successful business operates.

Why Join This Team?

Our client offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your contributions will be valued and your growth encouraged. With a competitive salary, and flexible benefits to appeal.