Head of Finance
£17.8 - £20.8 per hourEstimated
Head of Finance – East Kent
We are recruiting a permanent Head of Finance for an established FMCG business in the Ramsgate area.
The Head of Finance will be a hands–on leadership role where you will take responsibility for the day–to–day financial operations of the business, while managing and developing a small finance team. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide accurate financial insight, strengthen financial processes and support strategic decision making as the company continues to expand.
Benefits include a competitive salary and 10% annual bonus
Onsite role – Monday to Friday 8–5.30pm
Key Responsibilities
- Managing day–to–day finance operations, preparing month–end journals, including accruals and prepayments.
- Maintaining control accounts, bank reconciliations and the nominal ledger.
- Producing monthly P&L, balance sheet, variance and margin reports.
- VAT calculations, returns and submissions.
- Overseeing credit control.
- Providing financial analysis on revenue, expenditure and performance.
- Improving financial systems, processes and policies during business growth.
- Leading annual external audit preparation and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Monitoring budgets and KPIs, investigating variances and recommending actions.
- Mentoring and developing four direct reports to achieve team KPIs.
About the Head of Finance
- Ideally CIMA or ACCA qualified
- Experience of working in a similar role with a turnover in excess of 20m+
- Proficient producing management accounts and financial reporting.
- Excellent analytical and problem–solving skills.
- Proven experience managing or mentoring finance team members.
- Strong communication with the ability articulate complex financial information.
- Proven ability to improve processes and support business growth.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, add value and help shape the next stage of an exciting growth journey, this could be the opportunity for you.
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