Head Of Finance

Role - Head of Finance Location - Wigan Salary - Between £75,000 and £90,000 + benefits
Marks Sattin are currently recruiting for a fast-growing pharmaceutical business in their search for a Head of Finance to work out of their office based just outside Wigan.
The successful candidate will need to be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a strong academic background. Strong technical accounting skills are absolutely essential and any experience of working within manufacturing or retail would be a distinct advantage. Exposure to international businesses will be essential and a good knowledge of VAT will also be crucial. A background in integrating acquisitions would also be preferable. Key duties for the Head of Finance role will involve:

• Responsibility for month-end close
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cashflow management
• Oversee statutory accounts production
• Treasury management and responsibility for VAT calculations
• Review of working capital
• Stock analysis
• Lead in the development and improvement of processes, controls and systems
• Look to build a finance team
• Integration of acquisitions
• Project work

Salary for the role is anywhere between £75,000 and £90,000 + benefits.
This is the first finance role in a rapidly growing business that is looking to triple in size over the next couple of years. If you are a commercially savvy Head of Finance who is not afraid to get their hands dirty this could be an excellent fit. Please feel free to apply.