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Head of Finance

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff

Expire in: 22 hours

Job Description

Job Role: Head of Financial Control
 Location: Merthyr Tydfil or Cardiff
 Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per year
 Contract: Permanent, full time
 Working Environment: Office‑based senior finance role
  
 Role Overview
 We are seeking an experienced and technically strong UK Head of Financial Control to lead the financial control function across multiple UK entities.
 This senior leadership role is responsible for financial reporting, statutory compliance, financial controls, team management and the development of high‑quality financial governance. You will oversee all aspects of month‑end close, budgeting, forecasting, risk management and statutory requirements.
 Working closely with senior UK leadership and group‑level finance counterparts, you will ensure financial accuracy, strong control environments and a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.
  
 Key Responsibilities
 Finance Leadership
  
Lead and manage the UK finance function across all entities. - Line manage, develop and mentor members of the finance team. - Establish clear reporting standards, processes and control frameworks.  Financial Reporting & Control
  
Own the month‑end close process across all UK entities. - Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts. - Produce board‑ready reporting packs, financial commentary and insights. - Maintain general ledger accuracy and timely balance sheet reconciliations. - Strengthen internal financial controls and procedures. - Lead audit preparation and manage external audit relationships.  Budgeting & Financial Planning
  
Lead the annual budgeting cycle. - Produce forecasts, reforecasts and financial models to support decision‑making. - Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic planning. - Prepare financial information, budgets and analysis for tender submissions.  Statutory Compliance
  
Oversee statutory account preparation in compliance with UK GAAP. - Manage relationships with external accountants and tax advisers. - Ensure VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE submissions are accurate and timely. - Maintain statutory filings and compliance with Companies Act requirements.  Cash Flow & Risk Management
  
Lead rolling cash flow forecasting across UK entities. - Monitor working capital, liquidity and cash requirements. - Identify, escalate and mitigate financial risks.  Systems & Process Improvement
  
Improve financial processes, reporting efficiency and workflow automation. - Support integration of acquisitions into finance processes and systems. - Drive continuous improvements in reporting quality and operational efficiency.   
 Essential Criteria
  
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. - Strong technical expertise in UK GAAP and statutory reporting. - Experience preparing or reviewing statutory accounts. - Experience managing external audits. - Experience working within a multi‑entity finance environment. - Proven experience managing and developing finance teams. - Strong financial control, reporting and analytical skills. - Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline. - Right to work in the UK. - Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.   
 Desirable Criteria
  
Experience within education, training, charity or government‑funded sectors. - Knowledge of Charities SORP.   
  
 How to Apply
 For more information or to apply, please contact: Robert Rowe (phone number removed) (url removed)

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