Head of Finance

Head of Finance, Milton Keynes (£75,000 - £80,000)

We are currently supporting a global Renewable Energy company in their search for an experienced Head of Finance.

As Head of Finance, you will provide overall strategic development and direction for the Finance function within the UK Operations. You will work in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team, as well as the Managing Director, providing decision making support and challenge on all finance related matters to support the business in its strategic growth.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Manage the Finance department to provide timely and accurate production of monthly management and statutory accounts, including financial management reporting and Board packs
• Create transparency on financial risks and derive measures with a clear focus on profitability
• Perform complex decision-based analysis of strategic initiatives to influence the key stakeholders by challenging critical assumptions
• Establish and deliver performance monitoring reports with clear escalation and intervention processes and thresholds
• Follow up on key business decisions and their financial results to ensure a pro-active steer for continuous business improvement and optimisation of the ROI
• Manage cash flow and working capital for the company and complete monthly cash planning and liquidity forecasts in the Group treasury information platform
• Ensure overall tax compliance for the business, including the accurate and timely completion of tax year-end returns working with external auditors and advisors
• Undertake all financial assignments required and requested by the Managing Director, the Executive Leadership Team, or the Board including financial modeling for strategic decisions

Your profile:

• Professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Several years' experience working in a senior finance role
• Demonstrated experience in providing strong financial support and accurate, consolidated information
• Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and UK GAAP (IFRS / FRS 101)
• Ability to efficiently multi-task, with proficient organisational and time management skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, facilitate, consult, and participate in various seniority level discussions
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in effecting change and process efficiencies

The role has been created on the back of continued growth across their UK operations, and will offer the successful individual with the opportunity to put their own stamp on the role and mould the role as they see fit. It's an exciting time to be joining the business and the role itself will offer a fantastic platform for a forward thinking, highly driven, commercially minded individual.