Head of Finance

Badham Pharmacy are on the lookout for a new Head of Finance to be based at our Head Office in Bishops Cleeve. You must be a fully qualified accountant holding ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent to be successful in application for this position.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and award winning family run business with twenty three branches across Gloucestershire & Bristol. The successful applicant will be a dynamic, hands on individual delivering a first class service for Badham Pharmacy.

This role is based on a 39 hour week Mon-Thurs and Fri

Purpose of role

As financial controller, you will maintain and develop effective financial control across the business, taking ownership and responsibility for the finance function. This will include the production of financial and management accounts, as well as working closely with the operations of the business to provide commercial decision support.

You will be a major part of the central team and working with colleagues to pro-actively support the understanding of the business performance against budget alongside the fast growth of the business.

You will take the lead in the three year financial plan and forecast and annual audit process.

We value our staff greatly. They are at the centre of everything we do. Here are some of the particular benefits of working for Badham Pharmacy;

Competitive salary- dependent on experience
£2,000 Golden Hello upon completion of probation period
Good holiday package- 5.8 weeks a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Staff discount scheme- 20% off in branches

Training & development scheme

Long service awards
Excellence awards recognising and rewarding talented individuals and teams across the company
Family company values

Personal Specification

Eligibility:

Fully Qualified Accountant. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent with demonstrative experience of previous Finance Manager or higher positions.

Knowledge:

Strong operational finance background is highly desirable
Advanced MS Excel skills, modelling and financial presentation skills
Advanced MS Word skills
Working knowledge Payroll
Awareness of worker employment status and be able to provide advice and guidance in conjunction with HR.

Experience:

Excellent people leadership skills
Demonstrate a "hands on" approach with the ability to manage and provide leadership to a large team.
Operational experience of purchase ledger, sales ledger and cashbook
Sage Payroll experience
Experience of finance monitoring and control as well as budgetary and year-end disciplines.

Professional Skills and Attributes:

Demonstrates a detail-oriented and attention to detail approach,
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with Staff, patients, external contacts and colleagues,
Be able to work calmly under pressure in a busy working environment,
Demonstrates team working and customer service skills,
Demonstrates excellent verbal communication and good listening skills,
Demonstrates the ability to follow instructions well whilst being discreet and organised.
Demonstrates mathematical and scientific skills,
Demonstrates excellent memorisation skills and is an adaptive learner,
Demonstrates confidentiality and record keeping skills.
Demonstrate tact and diplomacy and the ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation.

Other:

This Job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically by Badham Pharmacy. The employee is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Managing Director and/or Board of Directors.

Primary Duties

Role specifics:

Production of month end results, management accounts and financial board packs
Assistance in the preparation of annual financial accounts including managing the year-end audit
Assist the Board before, during and after an acquisition by forecasting expected EBTIDA, liaising with the banks and solicitors, tracking progress against forecast.
Submit monthly payment runs
Ensure compliance with all statutory reporting.
Liaise with HMRC and other statutory bodies
Support the development of the long term strategy for the business, and co-ordinating the rolling 12 month forecast
Production of operational cost analysis vs. budget for discussion with Operations' department and management
Cash flow reporting
Understanding models used for business plans and budgeting
Ensuring cash, revenue and stock management processes are clearly followed and therefore reconciliation process is aligned
Manage payroll and pension process including auto-enrolment and monthly payroll
Control of the balance sheet and monthly pack
Manage accounting systems
Management of the finance team including staff development and team building
Assist HR and other departments by the production of financial ad-hoc data on request.
Security:

To be vigilant at all times to theft and fraud, both external & internal.
Report and investigate all incidents of non adherence to company policies & procedures and/or arouse suspicion.
Key holder for Head Office.

General:

Maintain and promote a professional image to patients, customers and business partners at all times;
Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Health & Safety procedures. Financial Reporting Standards and company policies & procedures;
Perform any additional tasks, including housekeeping, as requested by the Directors.
Promote the Equality and Diversity Policy.
Undertake any task reasonably requested by the Directors or Pharmacy Manager that is commensurate with the role.

Full job description available on request.