Finance Leader

Sunny Recruitment

Finance Leader wanted to join a successful employee-owned organisation due to continued business growth based onsite Aberystwyth, Mid Wales.

Salary circa 60k plus twice yearly profit share
Join a growing employee-owned organisation
Fantastic benefits package
This is a site based role

What will you be doing as the Finance Lead;
  • Lead and develop the Finance team, creating a high-performing and collaborative working environment.
  • Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior leaders, providing commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.
  • Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reporting and analysis.
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting across the organisation.
  • Translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights for non-financial stakeholders.
  • Develop financial models, business cases and ROI analysis to support investment decisions and future growth.
  • Manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Identify opportunities to improve and automate financial processes and reporting.
  • Manage relationships with external auditors and support statutory reporting requirements.
  • Work closely with department managers to monitor budgets, performance and financial planning.
  • Drive continuous improvement across the finance function and contribute as a member of the senior leadership team.
What do you need for the position of Finance Leader;
  • Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA).
  • Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.
  • Previous experience in a senior finance leadership role.
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence strategic business decisions.
  • Experience leading and developing finance teams.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to colleagues at all levels.
  • Strong systems knowledge, including accounting software, ERP systems, CRM databases and Power BI.
  • Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Manufacturing, engineering or employee-owned business experience would be advantageous.
  • Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required  (Unfortunately this company is unable to sponsor Visas)
  • This is a site based role, occasional work from home days maybe available by prior agreement
What is in it for you;
  • Salary circa 60k
  • Twice-yearly profit share.
  • 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with additional Christmas shutdown leave (approximately five extra days), increasing with service to 26 days.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Enhanced pension scheme.
  • Life assurance and income protection.
  • Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Plus much more...
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