A growing family office in North West London is seeking a Head of Finance for a dynamic, strategically focused role that will lead a small closely knit team of four.
Following substantial growth in their primary business, the family has ambitious plans for continued expansion. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take on a broad remit with significant potential for long-term development.
As the Head of Finance, you will collaborate closely with the family to shape the future strategy and growth of the business. You will oversee the group’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency, while providing strategic guidance and support for mergers and acquisitions to drive the company’s growth.
Engaging with the leadership team, you will align financial strategies with business objectives, driving financial planning and analysis to support the company’s ambitious future growth plans.
Key areas of responsibility will cover:
Group financial operations:
* Financial Oversight: Ensure the efficient functioning of all finance operations, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow management.
* Monthly Reporting: Oversee the monthly management reporting process, maintaining compliance with loan covenants through effective communication with lenders.
* Ad Hoc Analysis: Prepare insightful ad hoc management reports to support and inform key business decisions.
* Process Improvement: Lead the team in enhancing and implementing robust financial processes and control frameworks.
* Banking and Treasury: Manage banking relationships and oversee the treasury function to optimise financial resources.
* Statutory Compliance: Prepare annual statutory accounts and corporation tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
* Audit Coordination: Coordinate with external audit teams to facilitate smooth and accurate audits.
* Financial Planning: Develop financial planning and scenario modelling to support strategic business initiatives.
M&A transaction support and advice:
* Transaction Management: Oversee the entire M&A transaction process from initial stages through to completion.
* Target Analysis: Evaluate potential acquisition targets and provide comprehensive reports to the directors.
* Investment Reporting: Prepare detailed investment reports and forecasts for funders’ credit approval, ensuring informed decision-making.
* Due Diligence: Conduct financial and commercial due diligence, working closely with legal advisers to ensure thorough evaluation.
* Acquisition Onboarding: Manage the onboarding of new acquisitions by updating financial processes and controls to align with group standards.
Requirements:
* Qualified accountant or equivalent with circa 4-7 years of post qualified experience in an all round type role.
* Strong stakeholder management/interpersonal skills
* Must be comfortable with working in the office five days a week.
Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.