Interim Head of Finance

Location
Greater Manchester
Salary
£60,000 - £75,000 per annum + benefits
Posted
14 Oct 2020
Closes
06 Nov 2020
Ref
gw1430
Job Title
Head of Finance
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

A well-established, European, PE backed manufacturing business with a strong export market is looking for an interim Head of Finance to join for a 9-12 month contract. Reporting to the parent company head office and with a dotted line to the UK Managing Director, you will have 3 direct reports and be responsible for the effective running of the UK finance function. Offered on a full-time basis, this role has potential to go permanent.

Your New Role

The interim Head of Finance will have wide ranging responsibilities including:

  • Monthly Management Accounts Preparation;
  • Daily and Monthly bank cash flow;
  • Ensuring that IT systems are correctly reconciled (use of Alvante and/or Navision is useful, but not essential);
  • Preparation of customer rebate accruals and update sales report;
  • Foreign exchange contracts;
  • Ensuring credit checks / insurance are completed on new and existing customers;
  • Preparation of the Annual Corporate Tax return;
  • Ownership of key relationships with the bank, HMRC, auditors, tax advisors and insurers;
  • Management of the pension scheme;
  • Various HR responsibilities including payroll; and
  • Ad hoc projects – e.g. margin analysis.

About You

Applications to this Head of Finance role are invited from those who demonstrate:

  • Previous experience within a manufacturing business
  • Exposure to foreign exchange
  • The ability to take overall financial responsibility for the business

Salary

On offer for the interim Head of Finance will be a competitive pro rata salary equivalent to £60,000 - £75,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus competitive benefits.

Apply Now

If you want to find out more about this excellent Head of Finance opportunity, please apply now.