Head of Finance

Location: Cobham area - Hybrid / Flexible Working
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a forward-thinking privately owned business who are undergoing a period of significant growth. They are seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance to lead their finance function who can act as a trusted adviser to the Board whilst delivering a strong financial strategy to support ongoing growth.

The Head of Finance will lead the finance department and ensure the smooth running of all financial operations. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining strategic oversight with operational delivery, accurate reporting, compliance and strong business partnering.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Oversee the annual preparation of statutory accounts, including a Group Consolidation Pack under UK GAAP.
• Responsibility for the preparation of the annual budget pack, along with monthly and quarterly forecasting.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to the Board and owners, including financial performance updates and recommendations relevant to their markets.
• Liaise with external auditors on all audit queries.
• Manage cashflow, working capital and assist the Board as they consolidate and develop new markets.
• Ensure all financial systems, processes and internal controls remain robust.
• Deliver financial modelling and relevant analysis to support the business on an ongoing basis and with adhoc projects.

• An ambitious Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience as a Financial Controller or Head of Finance
• Oversee statutory reporting and consolidations under UK GAAP.
• Detailed preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and Board reports.
• Extensive experience with a cloud-based ERP system (such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP or NetSuite).
• Advanced Excel skills including financial modelling.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to really add value.

• £80,000 - £90,000 salary
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Generous pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Parking
• 25 Days holiday

Location: Based in Cobham this role is commutable from Kington, Esher, Leatherhead, Epsom and surrounding areas.

Next steps - please apply to this Head of Finance role and we will aim to reply to all suitable applicants within 48 hours.

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