Head Of Financial Accounting & Reporting

Head of Finance Accounting & Reporting
£ Excellent Salary
Full time hours
Bedford
Hybrid Role
Permanent Position
We are so excited to be working with a hugely successful client in Bedford who are Top 5 in their industry. This exciting opportunity is for an experienced Finance Professional to take on the role of the Head of the Financial Accounting and Reporting.
Your role will be to reporting into the Chief Financial Officer, delivering robust and timely financial information to support appropriate decision making. You will play a key role in the Finance function and engagement with senior stakeholders within the business.
Leads the timely and accurate preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly management accounts
Leads the month-end close process
Preparation of the annual financial statements for the business including managing the external audit
Leads the forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning process around income, costs, balance sheet and cash flow accounting
Leads on tax matters including VAT compliance and filing
Manages the Finance team to meet all reporting requirements
Drives continuous improvement and standardisation of processes and controls
Supports strategic internal projects to support the company's growth strategies
Builds relationships and work with internal and external stakeholders including auditors, consultants, bankers, and other third parties
Role requirements:
A qualified accountant with at least 5 years post qualification experience
IFRS and UK GAAP
Superior attention to detail & organisational skills, and able to meet deadlines efficiently
Possess strong people management skills/experience and the ability to develop team members
Strong stakeholder and project management skills
Passionate and results driven with high sense of pride in delivering a high service to stakeholders
Experience of playing similar roles in the retail industry will be an advantage
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
To apply for this role please:
Apply online or email or call us on (phone number removed)

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