Head Of Finance

Radley Green are partnering with an SME business in Basildon, who are recruiting for a Head of Finance.

The role will report directly into the Managing Director and will oversee a small Accounts department for a business of ~£30 million turnover.

The role will be based in the office 5 days a week, with parking provided on site.

It will pay £70-90k DOE + benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all month and year-end processes
• Preparing quarterly management accounts together with budgeting and cashflow forecasts
• Supervising and developing small Accounts department
• Comprehensive preparation for and dealing with the annual audit
• Regular liaison with Project Managers on the financial progress of projects
• Involvement in ERP system management
• Identify process improvement possibilities across the business, both financial and non financial
• Monthly payroll submissions to the bureau and annual payroll tasks
• Monthly VAT Returns and compliance on VAT and HMRC matters
• Bank reconciliations and reviewing or inputting payments
• Main point of contact with banks, insurance brokers and other financial suppliers
• Overall responsibility for credit control and ad-hoc dealings with customers and suppliers
• Dealing with the pension scheme and all other company benefits
• Main financial point of contact for employees.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant with experience running the finance department for an SME business
• Experience of the Engineering or Manufacturing industry is beneficial
• Experience and willingness to perform top to bottom financial processes
• Strong communication and business partnering skills - capable of building relationships across the business
• Proven commercial thinker capable of providing analysis to the Managing Director.