Head of Finance

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are working with our client based in Central Bristol on a retained basis in their search for a Head of Finance on a permanent contract.

Culture is everything here, the business are a small SME within a big business and offer the sense of social community often associated with a small, local businesses; combined with the expected advantages of working for a far larger employer: great benefits; dedication to identifying talent; and huge investment in staff development – giving the successful candidate of this role the best of both worlds! So-much-so, this role has arisen as a result of an internal promotion.

The role of the Head of Finance is to be the Finance representative for the business, working with the Business Leader to delivery high quality reporting, provide commercial insight to deliver value-add and to manage the finance team.

Based out of their Central Bristol office, the salary on offer is up to £75,000 + benefits. Hybrid working is supported, with the weighting being “at home”. Some travel is required, but this is as & when.

Responsibilities:

Act as a strategic finance partner to business leaders, shaping plans, forecasts, and performance strategies aligned with core KPIs
Lead quarterly forecasting and scenario planning to support commercial bids and tenders
Manage a small finance team, developing skillsets and providing support
Deliver clear, insightful monthly reporting, management accounts including management packs, KPI tracking, and variance analysis
Review of the monthly balance sheet & P&L
Guide project teams to focus on performance metrics and measurable impact
Prepare and review financial models and proposals to support high-level decision-making
Drive improvements in finance systems and processes, including leading new system implementations
Manage internal and external reporting cycles, including statutory audits and group submissions
Build strong intercompany relationships to ensure alignment across forecasts and reporting
Support the sales team with financial input on large bids/ tenders including scenario planning
Champion initiatives that enhance profitability, cashflow, and operational efficiency
Support internal audits, statutory filings, and bonus calculations
Collaborate across the finance team to deliver company-wide initiatives and day-to-day support

The Successful Candidate:

ACA/CIMA/CA/ACCA qualified
Strong previous management accounts experience within an SME environment
Experience on Netsuite is highly beneficial, or, another larger ERP
Revenue experience
Experience in building budgets
Strong on Excel – be comfortable building Excel models
Someone who is a “people” person – approachable, friendly and committed to “there’s no I in team”!
Previous experience of a varied end-to-end role

For more information, please call Paige on . To apply, please e-mail your CV

Please note: any 3rd party CVs will be forwarded onto Robert Half to be screened

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