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Head of Finance
This is a broad Head of Finance role, reporting to CFO, with responsibility for leading the finance function, strengthening financial controls, and providing the commercial insight needed to support continued growth.
The successful candidate will act as a key adviser to the CFO, Board and wider leadership team, turning financial information into clear commercial insight and helping the business improve performance, profitability and cash generation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Own Group reporting, monthly management information and consolidated accounts, providing clear insight to the CFO, Board and senior leadership team.
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring assumptions, risks and opportunities are robust and commercially focused.
- Take responsibility for cashflow, working capital and cash management, ensuring appropriate funding and strong cash discipline.
- Maintain and improve robust financial controls, governance and compliance, including audit, tax and statutory reporting.
- Drive improvements to finance systems, processes and reporting, improving efficiency, data quality and visibility across the business.
- Provide financial leadership to operational and overhead teams, challenging performance around cost control, margins and cash conversion.
- Support strategic projects including acquisitions, integrations, disposals and due diligence, providing financial analysis and commercial challenge.
- Manage relationships with external advisers including auditors, banks, tax advisers and other key stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take a high-profile Head of Finance position with significant influence across the wider business, working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team during an exciting period of growth and development.
If you are interested in this Head of Finance opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.
IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
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