Meraki Talent’s market leading client are looking to add a Head of Finance to the current team. This is a newly created role, and the successful candidate will work closely with the CFO and be responsible for leading the existing team, identifying & implementing process improvements, establishing effective finance policies and management information systems.  Key duties of the role include:  

• Preparation and production of monthly and quarterly management accounts to challenging deadlines. Reporting to senior management regarding any variances, opportunities, and risks.
• Production of financial forecasts, working closely with budget holders and other key stakeholders.
• Preparation of the annual budget and plans, including income & expenditure budgets, salary budgets, balance sheet and cash flow forecasting.
• Lead on cash flow and treasury management.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements around reporting, controls, and financial processes.
• Reporting on key performance metrics including cash flow forecasting, financial analysis, and budgets.
• Management and development of the finance team. Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the team to enable them to perform at the highest standard.

  Experience required:  

• ICAS / ACCA / CIMA Qualified.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Excellent written and communication skills. Comfortable working with non-finance stakeholders.
• Work to challenging month and quarter end deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Experience of implementing new finance systems.

  On offer:  

• Annual salary up to £70k.
• Flexible benefits.
• Hybrid working.  
• Annual leave.
• Market leading pension.