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Head of Finance
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 75,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Head of Finance
Southampton, with occasional UK travel
Reports To: Managing Director
Are you a seasoned finance professional seeking an impactful leadership role? A leading distribution business in Southampton is looking for an exceptional Head of Finance to oversee all financial activities for a region. This critical position requires expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, alongside a passion for driving strategic financial initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy: Manage the finance function, develop strategic plans, and align financial strategies with company goals.
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Deliver accurate financial statements and provide insightful analysis to guide decision-making.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring performance aligns with objectives.
Cash Flow Management: Oversee cash flow and working capital to maintain liquidity and efficiency.
Compliance & Risk: Ensure adherence to UK regulations and mitigate financial risks effectively.
Stakeholder Communication: Present financial updates to the board and parent company, ensuring transparency.
Team Leadership: Mentor and develop a finance team across 2-3 locations.
Strategic Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor, driving growth through financial insights.
About You
Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 8-10 years of finance experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with UK regulations.
Proven ability to manage direct and indirect teams and foster a collaborative, high-performance environment.
Business-savvy and analytical, with exceptional communication skills. Able to act as a business partner to both finance and non-finance operational teams on site and remotely
Experience of an ERP / systems implementation and advanced Excel proficiency
Able to influence, persuade and build effective relationships with resilience and strong people skills.
This is a great opportunity to take on a challenge, develop an efficient finance team and develop into the Finance Director in the future.
How to Apply If you're ready to take on this exciting leadership challenge, we want to hear from you
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