Job description
Head of Finance - Harrogate - salary circa £70,000 - £80,000 - Hybrid workingI'm currently recruiting for a Divisional Head of Finance to join a highly acquisitive business that is set for further growth over the next year.
Duties will include:
* Responsible for the day-to-day management accounting processes for entities in the Division
* Business partnering with key divisional management to ensure forecasting accuracy, timely budget preparation and capex investments needs are maintained and controlled
* Ensure the monthly group reporting procedures and deadlines are achieved to a high standard
* Ensure integration of divisional companies onto the group's financial report and ERP systems
* Develop and implement clear and documented accounting processes and controls - including the development of an accounting policies document
* Ensuring that the WIP is converted to sales invoices and cash recovered in a timely manner
* Ensure all projects have their costs captured and that the divisions are using PO process effectively
* Manage the day to day banking and cash management requirements of the group including payment management and cashflow forecasting
* Support in Ad hoc financial projects as and when required
* Key point of contact and day to day management of the divisional audit as well as accounting & tax compliance
* Mentoring Finance Business Partner for the Division
Desired skills & experience:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)
* Prior experience in a similar role
* Experience operating within an Industrial Services or multi-site environment advantageous but not essential
* Microsoft Office applications experience, with excellent knowledge of Excel. VBA knowledge advantageous but not essential
* Knowledge of Focalpoint and/or Access Dimensions would be a distinct advantage
* Excellent administration and office environment skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to use initiative is essential and a proactive approach to problem solving
* Clean UK driving licence
For more information please contact Danny Potter or click on the link below
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.
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