Uk Head Of Finance

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced qualified Finance Professional ACCA/CIMA  to join highly reputable, global manufacturing business as the Head of Finance & Operations.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director the main remit is to work closely with the management team to provide timely Financial Reporting to support decision making. You will be a strong manager of people leading a team across accounts payable, expenses, payroll, cash and reporting using SAP.

Key Duties include:

• Prepare month end reports and KPI’s and act as business partner for department heads
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts on time, accurately, with deviations and trends clearly explained
• Efficient delivery of Finance services payroll, supplier payments, employee expenses processing, cash and banking
• Manage and develop team of six – drive high performance culture
• Coordinate UK year end process and liaise with auditors, ensuring audit readiness and timely close out.
• Efficiently manage liquidity and take actions in conjunction with Corporate Treasury to optimise levels of cash, avoiding unnecessary cash surpluses and foreign currency exposures
• Prepare timely and accurate cash forecasts with drivers clearly explained 
• Perform ICS tasks on time, identify and correct control weaknesses
• Initiate efficiency improvements
• Act as SAP process owner for Purchase to Pay processes