Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Knutsford, Cheshire 

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Warren Partners is a leading UK executive search firm, devoted to recruiting and supporting executive and non-executive directors across the UK and internationally. With the vision to be the most respected search firm in the UK in our target markets, we connect what matters to leaders, organisations and society so that all thrive. We are a people business and it shows, our core values of being straight-talking, adventurous, generous and enjoying the journey, underpin all that we do.

We are seeking to appoint a talented and highly commercial Head of Finance who will be based in our operational hub in Knutsford, Cheshire. Reporting to our Managing Director you will oversee the Knutsford office and manage the Finance and IT & infrastructure needs of the business, effectively and efficiently. 

Your role will include the following responsibilities/skills:

• Robust and timely monthly management reporting to the Board.
• Production of weekly and monthly KPI reporting.

• Routine bank reconciliations, daily cash flow management, including accurate forecasting of collections and outgoings.
• Maintain controls and oversee Finance processes; monitor and identify improvements.
• Sales invoice and purchase order processing.
• Management of all aspects of payroll.
• Monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet nominal ledger accounts.
• Preparation of monthly prepayments and accruals schedules, work in progress, depreciation, interest allocation, gross to net salary journals.
• Lead on the annual external audit process and the approval of year end statutory accounts.
• Ensure regulatory reporting requirements are met, including HMRC PAYE/VAT filings.
• Proficient in Excel spreadsheets with experience of detailed annual budget and periodic forecast preparation.
• Arrange company insurances, pension scheme and all commercial supplier contracts and terms.
• Maintain direct relationships with external auditors, tax & other advisors, bank representatives and the Company Secretary.
• Lead on IT services requirements and liaise with the business’s IT contractor to ensure service levels are met.
• Manage direct report/s with regular appraisal, task setting and feedback.

An enthusiastic team-player, who is a meticulous and commercial ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified finance professional, you’ll share our values and have an affinity with our purpose.

Expertise gained in an SME, professional services or B2B services sector would be advantageous.

If you would like to join our dedicated team please click “Apply” and submit a short covering letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements of this role, together with your CV and current salary details quoting reference number: VCLB5807