Head of Finance
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
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Full job descriptionHead of Finance
£80,000 - £90,000 per annum
London | Hybrid
We are recruiting a Head of Finance for an SME business within the Construction industry. This is a broad role combining team leadership, financial reporting and practical involvement in the daily running of finance.
You will help the business understand performance, manage cash effectively and maintain control over project expenditure. There is also an opportunity to improve how the finance function operates, developing both its processes and its people.
The opportunity
*Take ownership of monthly management reporting, explaining results, budget variances and areas requiring attention.
*Maintain cash forecasts and oversee working capital, customer collections and payment commitments.
*Work closely with colleagues across the business to monitor project costs, valuations, billing and forecast performance.
*Support and develop the finance team, setting priorities and ensuring day-to-day transactional work is accurate and timely.
*Review purchasing and supplier payments, supporting effective supplier relationships and opportunities to improve terms.
*Develop financial controls and working practices, maintaining appropriate financial and tax compliance.
*Oversee payroll delivery and review overheads to identify practical opportunities to reduce costs.
About you
You will be an experienced Head of Finance who enjoys taking ownership of a varied finance function. Comfortable moving between the detail and the wider financial picture, you will bring strong cash management skills and a practical approach to solving problems.
We are looking for:
*An ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or equivalent experience gained in a broad finance role.
*Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
*Evidence of improving processes, increasing efficiency or managing costs.
*A supportive leadership style and the confidence to communicate financial information to colleagues outside finance.
*A willingness to stay close to the detail while helping the team develop.
Salary and working arrangements
*£80,000–£90,000 per annum.
*Hybrid working.
£80,000 - £90,000 per annum
London | Hybrid
We are recruiting a Head of Finance for an SME business within the Construction industry. This is a broad role combining team leadership, financial reporting and practical involvement in the daily running of finance.
You will help the business understand performance, manage cash effectively and maintain control over project expenditure. There is also an opportunity to improve how the finance function operates, developing both its processes and its people.
The opportunity
*Take ownership of monthly management reporting, explaining results, budget variances and areas requiring attention.
*Maintain cash forecasts and oversee working capital, customer collections and payment commitments.
*Work closely with colleagues across the business to monitor project costs, valuations, billing and forecast performance.
*Support and develop the finance team, setting priorities and ensuring day-to-day transactional work is accurate and timely.
*Review purchasing and supplier payments, supporting effective supplier relationships and opportunities to improve terms.
*Develop financial controls and working practices, maintaining appropriate financial and tax compliance.
*Oversee payroll delivery and review overheads to identify practical opportunities to reduce costs.
About you
You will be an experienced Head of Finance who enjoys taking ownership of a varied finance function. Comfortable moving between the detail and the wider financial picture, you will bring strong cash management skills and a practical approach to solving problems.
We are looking for:
*An ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or equivalent experience gained in a broad finance role.
*Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
*Evidence of improving processes, increasing efficiency or managing costs.
*A supportive leadership style and the confidence to communicate financial information to colleagues outside finance.
*A willingness to stay close to the detail while helping the team develop.
Salary and working arrangements
*£80,000–£90,000 per annum.
*Hybrid working.
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