Head of Finance

We are working closely with this construction business in their search for a Financial Controller / Head of Finance to manage all of their finance and accounting matters. This will be the number one finance person, and ideally someone keen to grow with an SME, embrace technology and improve processes for the business.

This role is based in Kent.

What's in it for you

- High-visibility role, and opportunity to step into a Finance Director role as the business grows
- Autonomy to pioneer process digitisation / improvement initiatives
- Free parking / short bus ride or walk from the railway station
- Hybrid working (1-2 days a week from home, if desired)

What you will do

Reporting directly to the Founders, you will:

• Manage a team of 2 and oversee full spectrum of accounting and finance matters for the business
• Prepare / review top to bottom accounting, eg. month end, statutory accounts, VAT / CIS returns, cash flow forecasts, budgets and forecasts, weekly payroll (for about 20 people), supporting with transactional accounting, financial analysis, etc.
• Provide recommendations and advice to support management decisions, based on your analysis of jobs / projects / performance
• Lead process improvement initiatives, eg. digitisation of processes, system implementation
• Participate in strategic planning meetings with Founders

This will be a hands-on role in which you will ensure that all accounting treatments, records and reports are in compliance with statutory requirements and relevant accounting standards.

Shortlisted candidates will have their first interviews on 19 May 2022.

Apply now so you don't miss the opportunity!

Key skills and experience

• Fully Qualified Accountant (eg. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification); QBE candidates with construction industry experience may also be considered
• Experience overseeing end-to-end accounting and finance in a hands-on capacity, independently or with the help of a small team
• Working experience in Construction industry will be a great advantage
• A progressive mindset, keen to be the number one finance person in a fast-growing SME, good communication and interpersonal skills

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003