Job Description

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Role:
Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Head of Finance to assist them for 6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:

• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team, based on financial analysis and projections.
• Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, and treasury.
• Ensure compliance with statutory law, charity commission requirements, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to support long-term business goals
• Develop and maintain project profitability and job costing reporting systems.
• Review and approve monthly payments including payroll.
• Manage the online banking payments processes.
• Review and approve the VAT returns prepared by the Finance Assistant, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Assist the external auditors in the preparation of the annual statutory accounts.
• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts for internal and board-level reporting.
• Develop and maintain 12 month rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial health.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements.
• Manage risk, including financial, legal, and operational, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Line manage Finance, IT and Health & Safety direct reports, including conducting annual performance reviews.
• Drive efficiency through automation and optimisation of financial processes and systems.

Profile:
The successful, temporary Head of Finance will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and have experience with Sorp Accounting.
You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.
Client:
Our client are a evolving Events and Hospitality business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Salary & Benefits:
The temporary Head of Finance role will be paying circa 35 - 55 per hour, dependant on experience.
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Requirements:
Head of Finance, Budgeting and Forecasting, FP&A, Month End, Sage 50, Management Accounts, VAT

Skills Required