Head of Finance (Group)

Our client has pioneered development in its field and is experiencing high growth of sales internationally.  They are Private Equity backed with Head Quarters in the UK and offices in Europe and North America.  As a result of expansion, they are looking to recruit a Head of Finance to work alongside the CFO, CEO and other members of the team.

Responsibilities include:

• Provision of key support to the CEO & CFO
• Management of the finance team alongside the CFO; liaising with the UK and international finance personnel 
• Collate, review, challenge & consolidate the monthly accounts and other reporting; support the CFO in publishing the Board Management Information Pack
• Challenge key variances to budget, gain a strong commercial understanding of the business to support analysis
• Attend to technical issues such a transfer pricing, currency translation and R&D accounting
• Business modelling & annual budgeting
• Ensure the correct operation of internal controls
• Develop the external audit relationship & manage audit process
• Ensure that reporting and tax deadlines are met
• Treasury management
• Ensure compliance & forward visibility of loan covenants

Person specification:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA),
• Advanced Excel & IT skills
• Excellent verbal skills, self-starter and able to work as part of a team
• Desire to work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment where you will gain exposure to Private Equity
• Excellent presentation, communication & time management skills
• Good working knowledge of International accounting and UK tax is highly desirable

In return you will gain experience within an international organisation and exposure to Private Equity.  In addition, you will have the opportunity to work with the executive management team and will gain excellent mentorship from a highly experienced CFO.    

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