Job title: Head of Finance

Package: GBP70k+

Location: Kent, Marden

Reporting to: MD

Job type: Full Time, (P/T 5 x shorter days would be considered)

Our Client

Our client is an exciting specialist manufacturing business based in Marden, Kent.

Producing world-class, innovative products in a specialist facility, this long-established business is adapting to current demands and preparing for its next stage of growth. This is an exciting time to get involved, with many new upcoming projects for 2024, in both the medical and technical sectors.

Head of Finance - The Role

As Head of Finance, you will play a central role in reviewing and improving financial processes and strategies, ensuring compliance and data integrity, together with management of a small team. This role involves close working with the MD on strategic projects to ensure strong and well-planned future growth.

You will be required to get into detail with forecasts and budgeting, whilst also being a confident communicator when presenting financial data to key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

Contributing to strategy at a leadership level within the organisation;Overseeing the finances of the business including preparing, production and analysis of monthly results and responsibility for VAT, tax, payroll, treasury, cash management etc;Ability to provide sound financial and commercial management, including budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management;Coordinate the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports and develop systems to improve reporting requirements;Prepare and present financial reports at board meetings;Ensure all statutory financial compliance requirements are met;Competent and trusted financial support to ongoing and upcoming projects. The Successful Applicant

As Head of Finance, you will be a qualified or part qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT) who has experience of working in high growth SME's.

Ideally you will demonstrate:

A diligent, problem solving and proactive attitude - prepared to be into the detail of the accounts as well as assisting with strategic planning;Experience of working in the manufacturing industry desirable;Experience of managing a debt factoring facility desirable;Experience of developing systems to improve reporting requirements;Exceptional analytical, presentation and Excel skills;Excellent communication and presentation skills;Strong commercial acumen;Experience of using Epicor Financial Management software an advantage;A pragmatic, self-motivated and proactive mindset. Please be aware that by applying through this job board your CV will be added to their database. Should you prefer, you can apply for this role direct via our website, artemisclarke.co.uk.

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