Head of Finance/Management Accountant

Pyramid8 is delighted to be supporting a local building services group, that’s in its third decade of trading.  As an established firm and a leader in its industry, its portfolio boasts several high street retails brands throughout the U.K.  They are seeking a Head of Finance to be responsible for the day to day running of the accounts department of this c£50m turnover business. 

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the Accounts Department, including the day-to-day processing and recording of financial transactions.

This will include:

• To Manage and help provide support to the Accounts team
• Management of site Finance functions and development of wider finance team
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure best practice
• Work closely with Senior Managers in understanding key cost drivers of contract profitability
• Providing appropriate analysis and recommendations to influence key decisions
• Review key risks and identify potential risks
• Ensuring financial controls are robust and fit for purpose
• Review Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger processing; including review of practises and processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Manage and Support payroll function and oversee/prepare payroll analysis reports.
• Maintain daily/weekly cash flow forecast.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including updating and balancing Fixed Asset register and assisting with managing capital expenditure.
• Analyse WIP each month end and instigate housekeeping of information in Sage to facilitate month end procedures
• Prepare departmental cost centre analysis and reporting, including management reporting for decision making. Follow up and discuss with departmental managers.

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We are looking for someone with a relevant finance qualification – AAT, CIMA, ACA or ACCA along with experience of managing a finance function and finance team.