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SalaryPlease note: this is a fully remote role welcoming applicants from anywhere in the UK
Head of Finance is a new role at Steer73. We’re looking for someone who wants a broad and varied role, to be a part of a busy finance and operations team, and who is not afraid to roll their sleeves up, take ownership and be pro-active.
Steer73 is in a phase of growth that offers plenty of opportunity to succeed and grow. Your work will matter. You’ll manage your own team and you’ll report directly to the COO. You’ll also have the chance to work closely with our CEO to collaborate on our strategy for growth.
You’ll need to have a strong work ethic and a high sense of urgency. Moreover, you’ll share our passion for building and executing on new business. As our Head of Finance, you’ll ensure that our budgets, payments and legal obligations are met and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts.
Head of Finance is a new role at Steer73. We’re looking for someone who wants a broad and varied role, to be a part of a busy finance and operations team, and who is not afraid to roll their sleeves up, take ownership and be pro-active.
Steer73 is in a phase of growth that offers plenty of opportunity to succeed and grow. Your work will matter. You’ll manage your own team and you’ll report directly to the COO. You’ll also have the chance to work closely with our CEO to collaborate on our strategy for growth.
You’ll need to have a strong work ethic and a high sense of urgency. Moreover, you’ll share our passion for building and executing on new business. As our Head of Finance, you’ll ensure that our budgets, payments and legal obligations are met and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide strategic financial guidance to ensure that the business’ objectives are met.
- Be a mentor and a leader to the finance team to ensure they can carry out their responsibilities to the required standard.
- Contribute to the company’s overall business objectives and help guide on financial strategy.
- Develop and monitor the operating budget to ensure financial targets are met.
- Implement an internal audit to ensure that the company complies with financial and statutory regulations.
- Monitor external contracts and suppliers to ensure these are effective and deliver on service agreements.
- Help develop necessary policies to ensure sound financial management of the business.
- Report to management and stakeholders to provide advice and guidance on key business decisions.
- Train the finance team.
- Produce financial reports related to budget, account payables, account receivable and expenses.
- Access, manage and minimise risk
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Commercial & business awareness
- Keen eye for details
- Time conscious
- Problem solving skills
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Project management skills
You will need the following
To be a fully qualified UK accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAWE & ICAS).
To be a fully qualified UK accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAWE & ICAS).
More About Us & Benefits
Who we are
- We're a full-service digital transformation agency. A company that builds technology for some of the world's largest organisations and fastest growing SME's.
- Our projects broadly fall into the categories of mobile & web apps, custom software development, complex eCommerce, data warehousing and analytics.
- We’ve doubled in size over the last couple of years and run a fully remote team operating across nine countries. We’re in an exciting phase of our journey and are always looking to make our hires based on talent rather than geography.
Benefits
- We offer competitive salaries.
- We have regular performance reviews and all the tools you need to thrive in your position, including the latest tech.
- This is a fully remote role, working for a remote-first organisation.
- We’re location-agnostic. Career progression at Steer73 is based on merit.
- We’re devoted to continuous improvement in everything we do.
- Join a culturally diverse and inclusive team
About Steer73
We use technology to bring truly transformative improvements to our clients’ businesses.
