Head of Finance

An excellent Head of Finance opportunity has arisen in Grimsby for a suitably qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant with previous experience of working at Head of Finance/Finance Director level.


THE ROLE

-Reporting to the CEO, you will assume responsibility for ensuring that all financial strategic objectives are reached and that a high standard of flow of information is delivered to the stakeholders
-You will motivate and lead a team of 25 staff, mainly in accounts and a mixture of ledger and payroll staff, general accounts clerks and accounts assistants
-Producing and presenting the monthly management accounts to agreed deadlines and ensure that the budgets and management accounts accurately reflect the business activity.
-Consolidation of the accounts year end into Company House format and oversee the fixed asset register, accruals and pre payments
-Develop, drive and maintain the company financial KPIs and take responsibility for all statutory reporting, compliance, annual accounts and VAT


THE CANDIDATE

-Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) you will have previously worked in a Head of Finance or Finance Director role and have excellent management and leadership skills
-Ideally you will have worked in a business services/professional services environment although candidates from other sectors are welcome to apply with the required level of experience and qualification
-Deadline focused, proactive and demonstrably motivational to manage a team, you have excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels and a high degree of systems literacy


THE COMPANY

-Our client is based in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire although has other sites in the region. The culture is professional yet friendly, modern and forward thinking. The company has good access to the A180/M180 and theHumber Bridge.



THE BENEFITS: An attractive benefits package is offered along with a generous base salary.



If you would like to apply for this role please forward your CV preferably in Microsoft Word format to us including your full postal address and contact telephone numbers.
THE CONSULTANCY
*Edwards & Pearce is a professional recruitment consultancy with 11 specialist divisions managed by experts in their own area of recruitment
*Established in 1998
*Employ approx 30 staff
*2 offices in Doncaster & Hull
*Edwards & Pearce operates according to a strict ethical code and aims to offer both candidates and clients the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.
*Edwards & Pearce has an enviable client base including plc's, blue chip organisations and SME's , global FMCG manufacturing, the public sector, charities and the Big 4 accountancy firms achieving preferred supplier status with many clients
*From the 2 offices based in Yorkshire, Edwards & Pearce successfully recruit for not only local, regional and national clients but has also undertaken and filled international assignments.