Head of Finance

Divisional Head of Finance required to support a fantastic international group based in Birmingham, West Midlands. This role would suit an experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance with experience in the service sector who can report into a demanding group structure.

As the Head of Finance , you'll be responsible for leading a team that outputs monthly reporting, governance and FP&A. Your day-to-day will primarily include:

• Managing the output of monthly management accounts, including variance and commentary
• Business partnering relevant departmental managers to challenge results and deliver improvements where necessary
• Managing FP&A activities including cash flow forecasting, liaising with the group FP&A team
• Balance sheet reporting and management
• Producing annual year end reporting and statutory accounts
• Supporting the annual audit activities, including being the lead point of contact to auditors for your division
• Managing a team of part-qualified and qualified accountants and business partners, developing the team to achieve best practice and managing their career roadmaps
• Continuous improvement to reflect modern working practices, and implementing strong financial controls in line with new reporting standards
• Project work as required by the group leadership to support the business' ongoing transformation journey

The ideal candidate for this role:

• Must be qualified (ACA, ACMA or ACCA) with experience leading a finance team
• Will have experience in large organisations
• Will be a strong business partner able to influence and challenge
• Will have service sector experience
• Will have excellent financial reporting knowledge, but also a strong commercial skill

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