Head of Finance

As we continue on our quest to grow, we are looking to recruit a proactive and experienced Finance leader to support the team in this newly created position. In this brand new role, you'll be instrumental in steering the financial direction of this thriving organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Overall responsibility of the Accounts Team
• Oversee the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manage elements of the budgeting process, including monitoring, and reporting on financial performance
• Oversee and provide cover where necessary for the Accounts Manager
• Managing VAT returns and Intrastat declarations for our Dutch company
• Product Pricing analysis and decision making
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making at both strategic and operational levels
• Monitor and drive continuous improvements in the business
• Perform basic ad-hoc analysis as required
• Produce monthly management accounts and margin analysis
• Managing Sage 50 templates and report building and housekeeping
• Producing weekly KPIs to help ensure the business meet their long term strategic goals
• Compile all information annually for all UK and The Netherlands company insurance
• Line management of Accounts Manager
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including the sales and operations teams, to ensure accurate financial reporting and forecasting
• Continuously improve and streamline accounting processes and procedures
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as financial institutions including banks, insurance companies, brokerage firms, our Dutch accountants and foreign exchange dealers
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to finance

What you will need:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA) or equivalent in experience
• Proven experience in a leadership role within a finance department
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and management skills
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Experience of accounting software and financial management systems
• An ability to solve problems
• MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Extensive experience of using Sage 50 including template and report writing
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• Outstanding organisation skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and relationships
• Strong decision-making skills
• A desire to work with a small, yet fast paced organisation, who are focussed on continuous improvement
• Understanding of international trade, multi-currency accounting and VAT

• 
  

What's on offer:




Our award winning company is a warm and friendly environment where we truly support our people to develop and reach their full potential. We also offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, access to a reward system and the opportunity for hybrid working.