Head of Finance

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Job Description

The Head of Finance is responsible for leading the financial strategy, management, and operations. This role ensures strong financial governance, effective cash flow management, and robust credit control processes to support sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership and Strategy

  • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company objectives
  • Provide strategic financial insights to the executive team
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards

Financial Management and Reporting

  • Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
  • Manage audits, tax compliance, and statutory reporting
  • Monitor financial performance and recommend improvements

Cash Flow and Cash Allocation

  • Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity management
  • Ensure optimalcash allocationacross operational needs
  • Manage banking relationships, funding arrangements, and treasury activities
  • Approve payments in line with company cash flow strategy

Credit Control & Accounts Receivable

  • Lead and develop a strongcredit control function
  • Establish and enforce credit policies and procedures
  • Monitor debtor balances, aging reports, and collection performance
  • Oversee escalation and resolution of overdue accounts
  • Work closely with sales and operations to improve billing and collections processes

Team Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team
  • Drive high performance and continuous improvement
  • Foster collaboration with other departments

Key Skills & Experience

  • Significant senior finance leadership experience
  • Strong expertise incash flow management, cash allocation, and credit control
  • Experience managing working capital and improving collections
  • Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of financial systems and ERP platforms

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

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Location:
Yorkshire
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance And Insurance

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