Head of Finance

Harper May is collaborating with a prominent educational group, actively searching for a proactive Head of Finance to bolster their finance team and elevate financial standards across the organisation.As the Head of Finance, you will assume a central role in monitoring the financial well-being of the group.

With a direct line to the CFO, your duties will encompass spearheading all facets of financial planning, analysis, and reporting, aimed at facilitating strategic choices and enhancing profitability.Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
Oversee the preparation and review of the Group monthly management accountsSupport the Finance team analysis of monthly management accounts vs budget and assist in reviewing with operational managersReview of monthly and quarterly Balance Sheet reconciliationsReview and approve quarterly VAT return preparation and lodgementWorking with external accounting firm to prepare Annual Financial StatementsAssist the Group CFO in the preparation of Board and Audit Committee presentationsImplement, audit and maintain appropriate financial controls and processes to ensure good governance and risk mitigationManage the working capital and treasury processes of the GroupManage the Group’s annual budget process and re-forecasting process end-to-endManage the Group’s financial reporting system to ensure it delivers the Group’s statutory reporting and management information requirementsResponsibility for FP&A including production of the Group's management accounts on a monthly, quarterly and half-yearly basis and participate in the communication of monthly management information to members of Executive teamCommunicating with and managing external auditorsDevelop and manage supplier, Trading Partner and internal colleague relationships
Criteria:
ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified or equivalentAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsStrong technical accounting skills including experience of reporting under IFRSExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills and ability to convey financial matters to non-financial stakeholdersHighly organised with strong attention to detailAbility to manage complex, changing and high-volume workload effectivelyAbility to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at a senior levelAbility to work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail and able to meet deadlinesExcellent communication skills, approachable and confident