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UK Head of Finance - Global Retailer

Employer
Hays A&F
Location
England, London, City of London
Salary
£60000.0 - £75000.0 per annum + £60-75k
Closing date
Feb 7, 2025
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Job Role
Finance Manager
Sector
Retail & Wholesale
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Level of qualification
CIMA

Job Details

Your new company
An innovative and exciting global retailer is looking to hire a new UK Head of Finance to join their growing finance team. This role is newly created and will report into the current Group Finance Director. You will have full ownership of the UK entity of this company, being the first point of contact for all finance related queries across the wider business.

Your new role
Reporting to the Group FD, your responsibilities will include:

  • Full ownership of the UK entity, covering all financial functions
  • Cash flow management including weekly rolling cash forecasts.
  • Finalisation of weekly supplier payment runs.
  • Leading discussion with suppliers to increase credit terms offered in conjunction with the accounts payable staff.
  • Weekly/monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts
  • Processing of any intercompany sales invoices.
  • Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns for all UK entities.
  • Management and development of finance team members (AR/AP)
  • Develop and refine processes to build efficiencies within the team and its outputs.
  • Assist in the development of KPI's to manage team and business performance.

What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience managing a small finance team. You'll have experience in a hands-on finance role, with exposure to VAT/cashflow/management accounts and managing AR/AP. Retail industry experience desirable.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary of £60-75k, as well as being able to work amongst impressive finance leaders that will assist with your professional growth & development.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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