Your new company
Hays Accountancy & Finance are working with our client, a leading organisation within their sector, who are seeking an experienced senior finance professional to join their leadership team. This organisation operates across multiple service areas and requires a strong technical leader to drive high quality financial control, governance and reporting across the group.

Your new role

• Provide strategic and operational leadership within the finance function, cultivating a high performing, collaborative team culture.
• Lead month end close across the group, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of financial processes, controls, policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement, including enhancement of financial systems, automation, and best practice processes.
• Lead on annual external audits and ensure the timely production of statutory financial statements for all group entities.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, including monthly reconciliations and reporting on reserves and key KPIs.
• Manage cash flow and support forecasting over multiple time horizons.
• Ensure compliance with all tax, VAT and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Provide financial control support to operational teams, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Act as deputy for the Director of Finance when required, including attendance at Board or Committee meetings.

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent).
• 3+ years’ post‑qualification experience with strong technical accounting skills.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Solid background in financial control and day‑to‑day finance operations.
• Proven ability to improve financial systems, processes and controls.
• Experience producing statutory accounts and supporting external audits.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

What you'll get in return

• Death in service of 3 x annual salary.
• Annual Leave
• 27 days plus 12 statutory days
• Parking Pass
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension : Employee contribution of 5% matched with employer contribution of 6%; Employee contribution of 6% matched with employer contribution of 7%; Employee contribution of 7% matched with employer contribution of 12%
• Private Medical Insurance
• EAP Scheme

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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