Amour Recruitment are delighted to be working with a logistics group who are renowned as being a high-quality provider of transport solutions in the South Wales, Hampshire and North London areas. They have recently become part of a larger group and are the principal business within the Service and Logistics Division. Their philosophy is to work closely with customers to develop an extensive understanding of their unique business needs. This enables them to deliver bespoke logistics solutions, which provide distinct value with measurable results.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Head of Finance to join this company at an exciting transformation phase and to work to drive modernisation and efficiency across the group. This role reports direcrtly into the Divisional CEO and is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge with an evolving company looking to take the next step in their growth journey.
Responsibilities Include:
• Leadership of the finance functions at team site to optimize efficiencies of the finance structure across the division.
• Completion of monthly accounts for group submission.
• Providing daily reporting into group.
• Working closely with the Divisional CEO on a day-to-day basis to ensure the efficient running of the division.
• Take a proactive approach to identify opportunities for investment, cost reductions, automation.
• Weekly reporting into the group CEO/CFO.
• Completion of monthly Group Financial Pack.
• Production of back up schedules.
• Depreciation Calculations for 120 vehicles.
• Working with the group to produce one-, two- and three-year budgets.
• Working with the group auditors on 3 companies.
• Accounting for leases under IFRS
• Manage the finance facility and covenants across 3 sites.
• Manage the working capital across all three sites.
• VAT submissions for all companies.
• HMRC compliance.
• Overseeing payroll being Sage Professional.
• Workshop stock monitoring
• Fuel stock monitoring and purchasing
• Monitoring credit insurance policies and credit limits
Our Ideal Candidate:
• Strong leader, with excellent team management
• Pro-active approach
• Drive for achievement
• Self-motivator
• ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is essential.
• Advanced excel is essential.
• Industry sector experience would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of general insurance
• IFRS knowledge of lease accounting.
• Sage 50 accounts
• Sage Payroll professional.
• Willingness to travel to other UK sites within the group
This role comes with a salary of up to £60,000 per annum dependent upon relevant experience, and will include occasional travel to other offices.
Don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes above, we welcome applications from all candidates regardless of background or experience level.
If you're looking for a new opportunity, one of our experienced consultants will be happy to have a confidential conversation with you and give you more details on this or any of our other vacancies with our ever-growing list of clients!