First Achieve's Engineering Division are working with a progressive and ambitious, owner-managed manufacturing company, who are a global supplier of material, testing equipment and instrumentation to a broad range of industries, including Mining & Civil Engineering. With exciting plans for further growth and strategically important projects ahead, we are looking for a Head of Finance to lead their finance team to help the continued development of this crucial business function.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will oversee all financial accounting and reporting system, you will work to increase the group's profitability by controlling and reducing costs, enhancing reporting and business analysis capability whilst also ensuring key financial risks are understood and managed appropriately.

Salary will be in the region of £55,000 to £60,000, experience dependant.

As Head of Finance, you will be experienced in all aspects of the production of management and statutory accounts in a manufacturing environment and be familiar with the latest accounting standards and practices. You will have a pragmatic and hands-on approach, be familiar with computerised accounting and reporting systems and be able to work to tight deadlines.

As a key member of their leadership team, you will attend management meetings, manage relationships with key external stakeholders and manage all aspects of the finance function including payroll, VAT and invoice finance. You will produce monthly management accounts including P&L Accounts, Balance Sheets and Cash Flows, providing commentary on results and key variances and prepare year end accounts for audit and manage the audit process.

You will manage a small finance team and work with other senior management to ensure operational and financial KPIs are developed, reported against and controlled and that finance is properly integrated in all aspects of the business.

KEY SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ICMA or equivalent)
• Management and statutory accounts experience
• Self-motivated and able to work within a team environment
• Familiarity & competence with Pegasus Oprah finance system

This is an exciting career opportunity, within an organisation that truly looks after their employees & have a bright future ahead. As well as the salary mentioned above, they also offer an attractive benefits package, and more scope to grow your career than you ever thought imaginable.

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