Head of Finance

We are currently seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a well-established, family-run SME based in Hereford. As a Financial Controller your role will be to manage the finances of the Company, provide insightful reporting to protect and assist the MD, other directors and shareholders in maximising the value of this growing company over time.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage and develop the finance team.
* Produce timely and accurate management accounts each month, with supporting analysis.
* To be the day to day lead on finance and commercial matters within the Company.
* To support the Sales Department with financial analysis to maximise the commercial prospects for the company.
* To introduce a profit forecasting system using the company’s reporting systems.
* To develop and maintain appropriate financial policies for the Company and to ensure all accounting activities comply with relevant regulations.
* Monitor, control and forecast the cash position of the company.
* Lead and control the annual budgeting process and to supplement this with regular financial forecasting and review and development of strategy.
* Act as the Company’s representative with HMRC and other regulatory bodies, ensuring all returns and records are properly maintained and submitted.
* To liase with the company’s external accountants/auditors and to manage the annual audit process
* Ensure the company has appropriate risk control in place.
* To be the Finance Representative on the Senior Leadership Team.
* To have oversight of the IT Department for the company.
* Undertake ad hoc tasks required by the MD, Directors and Senior Management Team.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Finance Leader, ideally in a B2B organisation.
* ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification, or Qualified by Experience.
* Experience in a growing or changing business environment.
* IT literate and used to being the lead for Accounting/Reporting/ERP systems
* Experience of managing staff.
* Excellent accounting knowledge and an eye for detail.
* Ability to communicate with all staff in a company with various levels of financial experience.
* 5 years experience in a Finance Management role.
Hours: 40 - 45 Hours per week (ideally office based 5 days, with a degree of flexibility)
Benefits
* Salary of £55k - £75k per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
* Share profit scheme upon successful probation
* Healthcare
* Free lunch and refreshments
* Free on-site parking