Head of Finance (Exclusive)

VANRATH are partnered exclusively with a well-established and successful UK company who are seeking a high-calibre Head of Finance. Reporting to the Regional Director and UK Finance Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading a busy commercial finance function including the financial control of the division and managing the associated team.

The Head of Finance will need to have very strong financial acumen, high levels of attention to detail, be proactive and well organised, have strong communication and people skills and have excellent time management skills.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage team performance, develop skill sets and identify and provide opportunities for development
• Key stakeholder management with other members of divisional finance and corporate finance
• Manage the Month End close and financial reporting process, including submissions to Group Finance
• Lead the preparation of monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis and commentary of the financial results
• Lead the preparation and submission of VAT and statutory returns
• Support business stakeholders with regards to financial reporting and ad-hoc queries
• Deliver KPI requirements to key stakeholders
• Lead and manage projects including financial reporting and cash flow management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to support system and process improvements for the month-end closing cycle and the processing and payment of vendor invoices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Meticulous attention to detail, high level of accuracy and numeracy accompanying no less than 7 years of accounting experience.
• High level of professionalism with the ability to motivate colleagues and work closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication/interpersonal skills.
• Significant demonstrable people management experience
• Qualified accountant advantageous (ACA/CIMA/ACCA etc). Will consider QBE depending on relevancy.
• Portrays confidence and enthusiasm; is organised, flexible and reliable.
• Strong and influential leadership skills that follow a 'can-do' approach with the ability to communicate to individuals at all levels.
• Knowledge of industry operating systems would be an advantage
• Previous experience in a manufacturing company along with experience in commercial finance would be an advantage
• Good working knowledge of the latest accounting standards
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible

Remuneration:

• Generous salary, dependant on experience
• Company Car Allowance (up to £9,000 annually)
• Private healthcare
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance (4 x salary)
• Group Income Protection (75% of salary)
• Personal Accident Cover
• Pension contribution (up to 5%)
• 27 days holidays

If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other senior accountancy or finance jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Henry Webb at VANRATH in the strictest confidence.