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Head of Finance

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, Essex, Witham
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
Aug 30, 2022

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Job Role
Accountant
Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

I have been exclusively retained on a search for a Head of Finance position. This a newly created commercial and project focused finance position to manage and drive the finance function at an exciting time of transformation, whilst ensuring the business operates to internal and external financial compliance standards.

Client Details

The Head of Finance will work to ensure strong financial controls and project reporting as the company has begun a process to raise additional capital through private equity, and this position will include preparing forecasts and information required for potential investors.

Established in 1999, TECNIQ is a leading premium British design and manufacturing business, providing prestige automotive marques with high quality vehicle interiors, bodies, components, and systems. Specialising in low-volume tooling and ultra-high-quality production techniques, TECNIQ employs a uniquely vertically integrated approach to developing and designing beautifully engineered, high value products for some of the world's most sought-after vehicles.

Description

Responsible for day-to-day financial control of the Tecniq business

  • Providing an accurate and timely financial management service, including support in the setting and monitoring of budgets and forecasts
  • Production of management and financial accounts
  • Provide business analysis to support evidence-based decision making
  • Monitoring business performance and cashflow
  • Working capital management
  • Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis
  • Design and prepare company reports for directors and investors
  • Using financial modelling to simulate potential scenarios
  • Collaborating with management to create funding strategies
  • Strategic planning and business modelling
  • Support business owners in decision making by providing timely and accurate financial information, KPIs and financial insights
  • Management of certain tax and other regulatory reporting including financial audits and year end tax filings
  • Work In Progress project accounting against long term contracts
  • Monitoring pricing and project profitability
  • Asset and balance sheet management

Effective reporting and analysis

  • Conduct analysis to make forecasts and report to upper executives
  • Pricing and project profitability; cost management and financial modelling
  • Implement and adhere to accounting policies and procedures, including a regular update on improvement process
  • Business analysis to support evidence-based decision making at all levels
  • Share results of analysis to drive financial benefits where possible
  • Effective communication on all commercial related matters

Profile

Essential role related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience at selection:

Essential:

  • Appropriately qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)
  • Experience working within the manufacturing/engineering industry
  • Experience managing WIP long term contracts
  • Data analysis - demonstrable Excel ability & systems
  • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
  • Experience working with Quickbooks - Desirable

Job Offer

- Competative salary, flexible working and a long list of benefits

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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