Head of Finance

• This newly created role will be reporting to the CEO for the UK and functionally to the Group CFO, involved in Accounting, Tax, Finance & Treasury with the support of a team of three, including budgeting and forecasting

Client Details

My client is a leading global contractor in the engineering, project management and installation of architectural interiors. They turnover more than a £1bn annually each year and employee 10,000 staff worldwide.

Description

• Manage a small team of 3
• Be a business partner to the CEO in all matters related to accounting, reporting, tax, finance and treasury
• In charge of budgeting and forecasting on company level
• Ensure that the global finance community understands UK specifics such as Brexit
• Responsible for coordinating internally the import/exports activities together with the Commercial Department
• Oversees the group accounting activities which includes inter-company accounting, financial and managerial reporting, balance sheet and income statement management, construction contracts accounting, foreign currency and forex hedging and accounting
• Ensure tax compliance, transfer pricing & timely reporting to HMRC
• Responsible for monthly booking of payroll
• Ensuring that risk and internal controls are adhered to
• Responsible to oversee and actively participate in the month-end closing process.
• Actively drive finance transformation
• In charge of both internal and external audits
• Responsible for preparation of Annual Statutory Accounts.
• Coordinate the cash flow and make

Profile

• More than 7 years of related work experience in multinational business
• Understanding of project business
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal controls and financial reporting
• Experience in audits
• Strong leadership, team building and interpersonal skills

Job Offer

• 6% matched pension
• 25 days annual leave
• 10-15% bonus
• 2 days WFH each week
• PMI