head of finance
Responsibility
- the ideal candidate will be fully qualified and ideally have previous experience working in the technology sector
- overseeing and actioning all purchasing activity for staff and ensuring that a value for money approach is taken for procurement
- responsibility for the processing of the monthly payroll
Show more +9 - you will be responsible for directing and controlling the company's financial reporting with a real hands on approach whilst also giving strategic guidance to the CEO and board, to ensure the growth of the company
- monitor all banking activities of the organisation including the production of monthly reports e.g. financial statements and cash flow projections
- the successful candidate will need to bring real energy to the role and help to automate and bring efficiency to our current systems and processes, as well developing and inspiring the existing finance team
- production, review and monitoring of the Group’s tax position, HMRC submissions, and Year End filings
- gain a low level understanding of the business and being prepared to review and challenge performance
- own and implement the annual budgeting process to ensure accurate revenue related budgets and reporting are in place alongside accurate management information and profitability of the business
- build, develop and support the finance team to develop individually and achieve fantastic results for Profusion
- any other ad hoc responsibilities that may be required by the role
- support and control the ongoing business forecasting process, and be a key focal point for understanding the actual and future financial performance
Requirements
- fully qualified accountant is essential (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
- strong technical accounting skills are a must
- must have experience in leading and developing finance functions
Show more +15 - able to lead through change, dealing with ambiguous contexts and bringing clarity
- previous experience of overhauling finance and operations systems and processes is essential
- abilty to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines
- previous experience of Xero is an advantage, and a strong knowledge of other finance systems is desirable
- an analytical thinker, comfortable with numbers and measures of performance
- ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
- experience of working alongside PE/VC in a growth setting is a huge advantage
- entrepreneurial mindset with great interpersonal and leadership skills
- in depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices
- outstanding communication and presentation skills and a confident public speaker
- working knowledge of employment law is desirable
- this role will be well-suited to an experienced finance professional, who will be willing to roll up his/her sleeves, at the same time as providing financial and strategic advisory support
- excellent organisational and time management skills
- experience of working in start-up/scale-up brands in the technology sector would be an advantage
- exceptional knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods, with a track record of driving results through effective financial reporting and driving efficiency and profitability
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