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Head Of Finance
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hailsham, East Sussex
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Line manage Finance, IT and Health & Safety direct reports, including conducting annual performance reviews.
* Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team, based on financial analysis and projections.
* Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, and treasury.
* Ensure compliance with statutory law, charity commission requirements, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
* Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to support long-term business goals
* Develop and maintain project profitability and job costing reporting systems.
* Review and approve monthly payments including payroll.
* Manage the online banking payments processes.
* Review and approve the VAT returns prepared by the Finance Assistant, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
* Assist the external auditors in the preparation of the annual statutory accounts.
* Prepare annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts for internal and board-level reporting.
* Develop and maintain 12 month rolling cash flow forecasts.
* Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial health.
* Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements.
* Manage risk, including financial, legal, and operational, and implement mitigation strategies.
* Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
* Drive efficiency through automation and optimization of financial processes and systems. Undertake other reasonable duties as required.
* Availability to work a full week during peak periods, such as the annual audit process.
Key Results/Performance Measures
* Timely and accurate production of financial information.
* Reliable budgeting and forecasting processes.
* Achievement of an unqualified audit report.
* Implementation of streamlined systems and best-practice financial processes.
Person Specification/ Essential Qualifications
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5 years post-qualification experience.
Skills and Competencies
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to interpret data and identify trends and insights.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work across a wide range of stakeholders.
Knowledge and Experience
Proven experience in leading a finance team.
Solid understanding of charity and fund accounting (including SORP).
Knowledge of VAT regulations, including partial exemption, and payroll tax compliance.
Track record of implementing improvements in financial systems and processes.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial software (e.g. SAGE).
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