Your new company

Owned by an international business and with a number of subsidiaries here in the UK, we are currently looking to recruit a Head of Finance to join a business here in Bristol.

Your new role

As Head of Finance and reporting to the Group Managing Director, you are essential in overseeing and running the Finance function, reporting to the international group. You will ensure that the company is meeting its financial and legal obligations by creating best practices and supporting it with risk and compliance. This role oversees a small finance function and will help the Senior Leadership drive strategy and help hit the business objectives. The role will include:

• Help support and develop strategic business plans.
• Ownership of budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Lead and manage the finance function.
• Key point of contact for external auditors.
• Manage cash flow.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Oversee reporting, forecasting and budgeting with the support of the finance team.
• Offer support on tax, audit and risk.

What you'll need to succeed

We are looking for a qualified accountant who is an experienced finance lead that can build relationships both internally and externally. You should have strong leadership skills, be a good communicator and have the ability to analyse / solve complex problems. If you had engineering / manufacturing experience, that would also be a benefit. The role will also require some travel to other sites in the UK.

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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