Job Advertisement: Head of Finance
Location: Leicester
Salary: 60k-80k 
Hours: Monday- Friday 9-5.30pm 
Office based Full time 

Benefits
On site gym 
Parking 
Team building activities 
 
Are you a highly skilled finance professional with a strong strategic mindset and leadership experience? We are looking for a talented Head of Finance to join our thriving organisation. In this senior role, you will take charge of our financial strategy, ensuring the long-term financial health and success of the business, while leading and developing a high-performing finance team.
Key Responsibilities

Participate in strategic financial planning as a Head of finance
Line management of the finance team
Manage the Accounts team, ensuring adequate support and resources are provided to enable them to achieve their job descriptions and develop their knowledge.
Follow policies and procedures for 1:1s and annual reviews as a Head of finance
Ensure suitable handover for periods of absence and team are trained to support where needed so each role is covered.
Oversee accounts receivable / payable functions
Will be required to process the payroll on Sage and deal with the company pension scheme (or ensure this is processed efficiently within the team)
Ensuring the Sage financial system meets the changing needs of the business including setting up new companies
Overseeing bank transactions reconciliation as a Head of Finance
Monitor bank accounts and provide to the Managing Director a bank balances summary 
Ensuring reconciliation of all bank accounts to Sage monthly
Ensure all balance sheets are fully reconciled
Production of monthly management accounts specification

An ACCA or CIMA qualification, or equivalent.
People management experience/ Head of finance 
Effective project management and adherence to tight timescales.
Legal compliance.
Working knowledge of payroll and pension schemes.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work cross - functionally to deliver results in support of all areas of the business.
An understanding and management of data privacy standards