Head of Finance - Axon Moore Group Ltd : Job Details

Head of Finance | South Manchester | Luxury Travel Brand | £60,000-£65,000Role OverviewAxon Moore are delighted to be exclusively partnering with an industry leader in a specialist, luxury market offering an unrivalled product in their space.With a high-net worth customer base, our client has experienced an impressive growth trajectory as the demand for luxury remains strong. We are currently looking for a Head of Finance to join this South Manchester based business, to run a small finance team and play a key part of the leadership team. The role will manage a small team of dedicated, and long serving Accounts Assistances, partnering closely with other Heads of Departments.We are looking for someone with strong experience in an SME environment, with experience running a finance function, either on their own or with support of an FD/ CFO. Ideal candidates will also have experience working in a multi-currency environment, and exposure to developing new finance systems. The culture of this organisation is very much “people centric”, with a focus of this recruitment being culture fit. There is a great sense of togetherness, community, and flexibility within the business, with the organisation boasting an impressive length of service per colleague.With a view to the future, the organisation is keen to appoint someone who has the desire to continue their professional development as they seek a capital event in c.5 years to support the organisations continued growth story.Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting and cash management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Present financial information to Directors, colleagues, banks and external stakeholders.
• Track actual performance against budgets and forecasts
• Oversee and review accounting tasks including payroll, taxes and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting principles and legislation.
• Manage the audit process, completion of the annual accounts, submission to Companies House, and compliance with all HMRC requirements.
• Day to day management of the banking relationship.
• Management of the foreign exchange requirements of the business.
• Ensure that supplier invoices, company credit card transactions, and overseas tour payments are approved and managed in line with company policies.
• Oversee an effective system of credit control.
• Manage the development and improvement of the company’s financial systems
• Management of  the finance team – including role allocation, training and development.
• Oversee the general administration of office premises including:

-          Liaison with Landlord-          Insurance (property, people and operational)-          Utility Management-          Health and Safety

• HR Administration and Compliance
• Input to the development and improvement of the systems supporting the operation of the business.
• Participate in the Senior Leadership Team Management Team.
• Fulfil the requirements of the Company Secretarial function as required to support the Directors and owners of the business.
• Provide input on the financial aspect of legal matters as required.
• Contract Management.

Person Specification:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified.
• Experience working in an SME environment is essential.
• Strong communicator with evidence of working with colleagues outside of Finance.
• Sage 50 experience is desirable.
• Foreign Currency experience is desirable.