Job Description

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Job Title: Head of Finance, Finance Leader

oLocation:

Hybrid, attend HQ Coventry, Lutterworth as & when

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Company

: ABI Business Services Ltd trading as V4One & V4 Consumer, & also operating subsidiary, Salescom Services PL, Kolkata.

Who are we:

ABI Business Services Ltd owns & operates 2x separate Businesses with annual turnover past 5M current financial year & has been operating for over a decade. ABI, being the parent Company, does trading as V4One (https://v4one.co.uk) & also as V4 Consumer (https://v4consumer.co.uk) & both have been trading over a decade led by multi-functional teams & leadership.

V4One

is a full-service B2B technology provider, catering to SME size companies across Britain. We have been trading for 11 years & supply Unified Communications, Connectivity & Networking, Cybersecurity, Managed IT & Cloud, full suite in security hardware & Managed Services etc. We are revolutionizing the way businesses protect and optimize their technology infrastructure & currently support 1000+ SMEs on our books across Britain, & we continue to enjoy consistent growth as we go along expanding our organic & inorganic growth ambitions. V4One has also been consistently recognized as a finalist at various industry awards as well over the years including the British Business Awards, ISPA Awards, CRN Channel awards etc. V4 One is also a certified Microsoft Modern Work Partner & is also now a proud Cyber Essentials Plus certified supplier. In our dynamic environment, you will find a welcome change in fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture as our DNA where innovation and ideas are truly celebrated, & join a company known for technical excellence in its after-care teams & trusted by major multi-site clients!

V4 Consumer

, a Consumer ISP Business again trading 11+ years. V4 Consumer supplies phone, broadband, internet IOT, smart home tools & connectivity tools to residential homes across Britain again for over 10 years. We currently have 8000+ residential clients on our books we supply to, we are a licensed Communications Provider & continue to grow by 500+ clients a month! V4 Consumer sits at about 3.6M annual turnover, & sits at almost all national comparison sites including Money Supermarket, Which etc. V4 Consumer was recently crowned finalists at the Great British Entrepreneur awards as well.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Leader hungry for the next level in their career progression at a very exciting juncture for ABI when both businesses it owns & operates are all set to take the next leap in growth. You will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects, driving financial planning, and ensuring the company's financial health & adequate funding.

This role requires a strong leader with a deep understanding of financial management within the MSP, Telecoms, or Security industry sectors. You would ideally be an existing Financial Controller, Finance Leader, Finance Manager, Management Accountant at a mid-level position no more than 2 years with aspirations to grow into a Finance Director for both Businesses in 18-24 months down the line, & with an excellent knack for getting the best out of existing finance colleagues, hungry to spearhead financial growth to next level for yourself. You will be formally inducted into the ABI Company Board at an opportune time as well as formally inducted as Company Director into the 2x respective Businesses upon successful completion of the "initial period "or once the opportune time arrives whichever is relevant.

Pre-requisites:

oExpertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and accounting principles (GAAP & IFRS) is essential.

oProficiency in financial software and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) is also required.

oA bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is typically required, with a Master's degree (e.g., MBA or Master's in finance) or professional accounting qualifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) often preferred or highly valued.

oProven experience as a Finance professional, ideally within the IT services, Telecoms, MSP or Security industry sectors.

oStrong in-depth knowledge of corporate finance, accounting principles, and UK financial regulations

oExcellent analytical, negotiating & problem-solving skills.

oExceptional leadership and team management abilities.

oProficient in financial software and tools.

oStrong leadership, communication (written and verbal), negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are crucial. Strategic thinking, commercial awareness, adaptability, integrity, and strong interpersonal skills are also highly valued

oAbility to work in a fast-paced ever-changing environment & bring in strong financial results despite all odds.

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Role Description:

oProven skill at implementing reliable financial systems & processes.

oAdept at balancing risk and opportunities, can produce intended results within a fast-paced, intense environment

oSuccessfully lead revenue assurance & bill runs

oSuccessfully lead Vendor & Wholesaler negotiations & buy costs management

oAble to produce intended results based on a model of delegated leadership as well as encouraging and developing successful finance colleague relationships.

oConducting weekly, monthly financial reports, reviews & strategic changes.

oProducing/overseeing accurate and timely financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, other financial reporting.

oIdentify financial risks and implement measures to mitigate, ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.

oMeeting KPIs in aged debtors, PL costs variance, long term/annual strategic goals.

oConducting daily, regular financial analysis, interpreting data in turn to provide insights to management colleagues for effective change.

oManaging and leading all finance colleagues, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a culture of quality work over worked hours etc.

oVery effective at forecasting, constantly devising strategies to meet business objectives.

What's in it for you:

oCompetitive salary, periodic reviews, and strong long-term relationships

oOpportunity to work with proven talent in Finance & other functions

o28 annual days off, including birthdays, includes 8x bank holidays, can increase to 34 if meeting KPIs as an average index measured over the 1st 12 months

oFull training & handover for the role

oExcellent health benefits, & for chosen family dependents as PMI

oProfessional development and leadership growth opportunities.

oA collaborative and inclusive work environment.

oThe usual, birthdays off, work & family life balance actively encouraged

oAttend various industry & offline engagements, perfect opportunities to enhance brand awareness whilst honing networking opportunities

oA career growth trajectory like no other

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to talentfind@v4one.co.uk or talentfind@v4consumer.co.uk in confidence. Please label "Head of Finance Application" in the email subject line. All candidates will be treated equally, and we will base decisions on appointments on the merits of the candidates. We welcome applications from all candidates from all backgrounds as an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Private medical insurance * Work from home