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Herts/London/Hybrid - £120,000p.a. + Package
If you are seeking an alternative challenge within a high-growth business where you can make a tangible difference, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
This international, multi-entity recruitment group are seeking a commercial finance professional who will thrive on partnering with their driven CFO in building a ‘best-in-class’ finance function.
They are a well-respected, profitable group, who have a highly experienced, credible and commercially astute senior leadership team, who have achieved rapid success and growth to date.
With this strong foothold in their sector and a track record of delivering consistency, they are now positioned for the next chapter in their story.
As the new Group Head of Finance, you will be a key part of this.
The highly-engaging CFO is aiming to affect an extremely swift revamp of the Finance Department. This involves a thorough review, re-design and roll-out of improved processes, procedures and creating efficiencies with technology and the team that will have a tangible effect on the business and it’s ability to scale at pace.
To be successful in this position, you must have a collaborative style and a desire that matches the CFO’s vision of driving improvements and change swiftly and to tight deadlines.
Naturally, success in scenarios such as this, tend to combine previous experience with a can-do, driven mindset. You are likely to have a background of successful systems improvements and implementations in a multi-entity environment. Clearly in a role such as this, your ability to effectively communicate with both finance and non-finance stakeholders alike, will be key to your success.
In addition, you will oversee Treasury/Cash forecasting, with multiple overseas entities and complex cashflow forecasting, lead on the annual audit and ensure tax compliance.
The business are a £100m+ turnover, company, with excellent NFI. With offices in South Hertfordshire and the City, there is scope for a base in either location.
If you are this commercially minded, qualified individual, with strong business partnering background, and you are comfortable dealing with the challenges faced within this environment, this could be a perfect match.
Send us a CV or call for a confidential conversation.
The recruitment process is moving swiftly so please contact us ASAP.
Requirements
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Qualified Accountant who realises that pace and an intelligent approach are paramount
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A proven ability to remain focused and be a completer-finisher who can work effectively at pace
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A history of tenacity, tact and commerciality
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Experience within recruitment, related business or professional services
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Strong I.T. Skills with a knowledge of the challenges of a high-growth businesses
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An effective communicator who can summarise financial information in a logical way and targeted to the relevant audience
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A proven background of taking a pragmatic and commercial approach to cost management
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A positive, collaborative approach and an engaging personality!
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