Job Description

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FINANCE LEAD - PERMANENT - UP TO 55k - REMOTE
Robert Half are thrilled to be working exclusively with a long-standing client who are looking for a permanent, full-time Finance Lead up to 55k with remote working! The Finance Lead will lead sustainable financial growth by taking ownership of the financial strategy, controls and management information for the Account and provide insight and influence to impact performance and maintain competitive advantage.
Things to know:

• Remote - apart from budgeting period where you will be onsite 2-3 times a month.
• Up to 55k
• Start date is ASAP so only candidates with short notice periods (1 month or less) will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Control - Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to consistently throughout the Business Unit. Continually review, maintain and improve cash-flow, margins and reporting. Develop targets and bench-marking processes to challenge the financial information
• Reporting - Prepare accurate Business Unit reports in line with monthly company timetable including full Profit & Loss account with analysis and commentary, Balance Sheet extracts and reconciliations, and detailed Project Profitability reporting. Profit & Loss forecasts & annual plans. Ad-hoc reporting as requested by Business Unit or Divisional Management.
• Manage and Develop Team - Recruit, Induct, manage, target, motive and develop. Carry out structured appraisals and ensure personal development plans are in place and include succession plans.
• Business Relationships - Monthly formal Contract and Business unit reviews. Ensure use of best practice, communication and understanding of key business messages through monthly site visits with focus on under-performing contracts.
• Added Value - Provide financial and contract support leadership and direction in the Business Unit. This will involve personal attitude, use of skills and dissemination of knowledge. Use specialist knowledge and experience to provide insight and influence to impact performance standards. Implement improvements, drive change, raise standards through the direct and indirect management of staff. Act as a specialist partner to the Business Unit Director to both advise and challenge senior management on performance.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA).
• 3 - 5 years experience working in a similar fast-paced role.
• Strong management accounts experience
• Requires an individual with strong customer focus.
• Competent working knowledge of Microsoft packages.

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Skills Required