Job Ref: 213001034

Date: 2021-01-12 10:01:24

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Head of Finance / Finance Director, IT Services, £80,000 Basic plus bonus and executive benefits package. Incredibly successful IT services firm that has enjoyed over 15% growth in 2020 is looking to recruit a dynamic Finance Director due to both expansion and aspirations for 2021 and beyond. The role is managing a team of five, and you are expected to grow the team in parallel with business growth.

As part of the four senior leadership team, the role is a combination of accounting and financial strategy. The current T/O is circa £25M p.a. The forecast for 2021 is 14 to 18% growth.

Responsibilities:

* Day to day responsibilities include: Management of team, general accounting functions such as billing and collection, systems management, input into contracts, compliance and management systems and internal control procedures.

* Monthly responsibilities include P&L management, payroll, KPI management, cashflow management, forecasting, Tax and VAT returns, statutory accounting, treasury activities, auditing and management reporting.

* Strategic responsibilities include complete financial control including continuous process improvement, data analysis, budget planning and forecasting, submission of statutory accounting and financial leadership.

What is needed?

* A qualified accountant with a proven financial track record within a dynamic and growing SME. Your experience will probably be as a Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Finance Manager in a consultancy or service business.

* Ideally an MBA or similar level fully-rounded business qualification

* Ideally have started in a large accountancy firm, before moving into senior finance roles in SMBs

* Brilliant interpersonal skills and the ability to spot opportunities and prioritise and delegate responsibilities

* A hands-on and pragmatic financial leader that has excellent financial acumen and robust process and operations knowledge.

* A strong people manager that manages individuals as individuals and mentors and motivates to create an effective and efficient working environment.

* Knowledge of UK financial regulations and legislation. Knowledge of legislation in the US and EU would also be hugely beneficial.

* An expert knowledge of a recognised financial system such as Sage or Xero. Knowledge of Salesforce CRM would also be a benefit.

* As the leader of the finance team, it goes without saying that the role requires a high degree of working autonomously and taking the initiative and necessary actions.

The role is home-based until the COVID era is over but will then be office based from Buckingham. To apply, you must be within a one-hour radius of Buckingham.

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This vacancy is being advertised by Aaron Wallis Recruitment and Training Limited operating as an Employment Agency, registered in England No. (phone number removed). View our and

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