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Head of Finance

Employer
Cedar
Location
England, London
Salary
£80,000 - £85,000 per annum
Closing date
24 Apr 2019

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Sector
FMCG / Retail
Responsibilities
Accounting, Analyst, Finance, Strategy, M&A
Position/Level
Senior Management, Department Head
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English

Job Details

A technically strong Head of Finance is required for a high-growth, private equity-backed, consumer business based in Central London. The group is experiencing an exciting period of growth, with clear expansion plans through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions and is now looking to strengthen its finance function.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of the group's financial reporting, driving improvements and ensuring maximum value-add through strong financial support. Managing and developing a team, key responsibilities will include:

  • Taking ownership of the production of high-quality financial accounts and reports for both monthly internal management and statutory purposes
  • Identifying and implementing improvements to support the delivery of insightful and value-add analysis of results, to deliver 'best in class' reporting
  • Establishing and embedding reporting frameworks to consolidate all management accounts across and develop best in class processes
  • Owning the forecasting, planning and budgeting processes
  • Full accountability for ensuring robust corporate governance and compliance with all regulatory requirements
  • Assisting with M&A valuations and the subsequent integrations of new acquisitions

The successful candidate will be a qualified chartered accountant with a strong technical background in group financial reporting and control, coupled with a broad business awareness. A confident self-starter, you will have exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and build strong relationships with a proactive, forward looking and challenging mind-set and the credibility and gravitas to challenge and influence.

You will be comfortable 'rolling up your sleeves' and immersing yourself in the detail. The role requires flexible thinking and a dynamic, innovative approach as new business challenges arise, as well as constantly looking for ways to move existing processes forward. You will be adept at driving through change and will thrive in a fast-paced and rapid growth environment.

Company

In today’s highly competitive business environment, it is critical to secure and retain the best human capital available. Finding the right mix of skills and personality is a key challenge and can be satisfied by working with the right search and selection recruitment partner - one who can effectively represent your business in the open market. Cedar is a specialist financial recruitment consultancy focussing on the sourcing of senior financial talent across a wide range of businesses in the UK. As a niche player in the financial recruitment arena, we listen to our clients and candidates, understand their key issues and then advise them as to the best approach to ensure effective delivery. Cedar manages a wide range of career opportunities within the senior financial recruitment market. Our focus is to provide our candidates with access to the best career opportunities available in the UK. We specialise in matching skills, achievements and cultural fit and will represent you in positive and professional manner. Cedar offers a wide range of resourcing solutions to attract the best candidates in the market place. Our aim is to bring professionalism, experience, enthusiasm and cost savings to any external recruiting you may be involved with. For more information on the value we can bring to your recruitment process please visit out client page and testimonials page.

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