Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Oldham area - Hybrid

Salary up to £100k + 20% bonus + excellent benefits

Whitaker Smith are partnering with a rapidly growing international services business to recruit a Head of Finance for UK and EMEA regions. This is a senior leadership opportunity within a dynamic, global organisation undergoing significant growth, international expansion and continual process improvement. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll take ownership of the accounting, financial reporting and treasury function across multiple international entities, whilst leading a talented finance team and partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

Role:

• Full ownership of finance across 5 countries (circa £25m), leading a finance function while supporting strategic business growth
• Overseeing all finances including financial reporting, FP&A and treasury activities
• Managing a finance team across the UK and in-country (7 staff), developing & mentoring
• Owning the budgeting and forecasting process alongside monthly management reporting
• Presenting financial performance and key insights to the executive leadership team.
• Managing statutory reporting, external audits and regulatory compliance across multiple entities
• Driving improvements across financial controls, reporting processes and operational efficiencies within a bespoke system
• Working closely with international finance teams to ensure consistency and best practice.
• Supporting acquisitions, business integration projects and wider strategic initiatives as the company continues to expand
• Identifying opportunities to automate, simplify and strengthen existing finance processes
• Acting as the senior finance lead for the region, partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders

Experience:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with experience in a growing SME/group environment
• Proven leadership experience essential
• Multi-entity / international experience beneficial but not essential
• Strong technical accounting knowledge together with commercial acumen.
• Experience improving finance processes and implementing more efficient ways of working.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders globally.
• Experience within a PE environment beneficial

Please send your CV for immediate consideration!