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Head of Finance

Gloucester

Role Purpose

The Head of Finance provides a strategic business partnership to the Managing Director and Executive Team. Leading a small team of finance professionals, the Head of Finance has a total business approach working collaboratively throughout the business influencing strategy in order to meet growth objectives and enhance the businesses financial performance. Norville's Head of Finance is responsible for all accounting functions ensuring that all statutory policies and company procedures are implemented and followed enabling sound financial management and control.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with the Managing Director and Executive Team
• Leads, mentors and develops Norville's finance team
• Oversees the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations
• Develop and implement financial strategies, plans, and policies to support the overall goals of the organisation
• Manage the budgeting process, including forecasting, monitoring, and reporting on financial performance
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making at both strategic and operational levels
• Collaborate with other departments to develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial performance
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, reports, and budgets
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to finance

Skills:

• Strong financial management skills with a deep understanding of financial services and accounting principles
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Is able to see the bigger picture
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team and the wider business
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in using financial software and tools

Requirements:

• Ideally CIMA qualified with bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting
• Proven experience as a Finance lead or similar role overseeing the overall finance function. ·
• In depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation, bookkeeping and application of accounting standards.
• Demonstrable experience managing annual audit
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis ·
• Previous experience of Payroll management
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent problem solving and strategic ability.
• Ability to consume complex information and translate and use to develop ideas and solutions.
• High level of competency with numerical and financial information

If you are a strategic thinker with a strong financial background and leadership skills, we would love to hear from you.

Why Norville:

Norville is in a period of exciting change with opportunities for business and personal growth, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic Executive Team who are passionate about the success of the business, and the development of our people. With an ambitious strategy for growth this is a great opportunity for the right person to join a business and truly have the opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Parking
• Free breakfast provided on site

Only applicants with the legal right to work in the United Kingdom will be considered for this position.

Please click on Apply Now and email your CV and covering letter to the Head of People Operations, Sarah Green.

Salary: Competitive

Hours Per Week: 37.5

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