Job Description

Pashley Cycles - Head of Finance

Pashley has been designing and making beautiful, high-quality, iconic bicycles in Stratford-upon-Avon since 1926. Whilst being respectful to its strong heritage, it has invested significantly in recent years, creating new opportunities by developing innovative products for both business and consumers. It has industry leading design and technical capabilities backed up by a highly skilled manufacturing team and has recently restructured its operation as part of a focused strategy which puts a strong emphasis on its new consumer range and brand development.

As it approaches its Centenary year Pashley is continuing to strengthen its leadership team and a planned retirement has created a vacancy for a new Head of Finance.

Based predominantly in Stratford-upon-Avon and reporting directly to and working alongside the CEO, the Head of Finance will play a pivotal and highly influential role not only in the day to day running but also in the future direction and success of the business.

The role also expands to the financial lead of its associate Group company.

This is an exciting opportunity to really make a difference in the sustainability and growth of a truly iconic brand with significant scope for future career enhancement within this privately owned business.

Responsibilities:

Lead financial modelling and analysis to support strategic decision making and forecasting

Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, financial reporting, cashflow management and risk management

Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities

Monthly and annual management accounts

Submission of all financial and regulatory accounts and corporate filings

VAT, Corporation Tax, R&D Tax submissions

Payroll, P11D & associated HR/PAYE HMRC returns and submissions

Monthly Sales & Margin Reports and cost reviews

Monthly stock analysis and reconciliation, stock control processes

Insurance - annual review and set up

Contract Management, including customer, supplier, utilities

Daily /weekly/monthly Cashflow forecast

Managing Import/export documentation and Duty accounts and declarations

Managing currency requirements

Leadership of and cover for Accounts Assistants for Holidays: who's responsibilities include, payroll, daily sales invoicing, credit control, cashbooks, supplier payments etc

Ensure proper controls are in place regarding authorisations, customer deposits and PO and WO releases

Work with stakeholders in the business to ensure that systems are in place to ensure controls around goods received, dispatch, works order release, accurate determination of bills of materials

Ensure proper employment documentation is issued for starters and leavers, work with CEO and external HR in managing HR processes

Trade Mark & Patents - filing of documentation

Management of bank and key stakeholder relationships

Requirements and Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a relevant qualification, likely to be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified demonstrable ability of positively managing and motivating people

With a small but passionate and talented team, it is crucial that the candidate is the right cultural fit, hands-on, self-starting, creative, leads through example and takes the initiative. Being a small business, this really does mean getting involved in wherever support or leadership is needed

Have an excellent knowledge of financial management and accounting principles, standards, taxation and regulatory requirements.

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyse data to identify trends and insights.

Strong working understanding of ERP systems and financial analysis tools.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate financial data highlighting problems and opportunities along with solutions to key stakeholders across all levels of the business.

Experience in working cross-functionally and collaboratively across all departments and levels of the business including leadership and board members.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Experience:

Financial management: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/09/2025
Reference ID: Pashley/HOF/21/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/11/2025