Overview

Grafton Banks Finance is working with an SME manufacturing business, based near East Grinstead, to recruit its new Head of Finance. This business is a leader in its field and is part of a large group. The role reports to the CEO and will lead all accounting and financial matters for the division, managing a small team. The role partners the CEO and provides commercial support on decision making, with primary responsibility for maintaining first-class accounting and reporting into the group.Responsibilities

Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting packs.Manage annual audit and timely completion of consolidated statutory accounts.Manage the process of monthly management accounts and cost centre reports.Complete consolidated budgets, forecasts, and three-year plans.Ensure compliance for Corporation tax, PAYE settlement, and P11D returns.Oversee and review the monthly payroll process in collaboration with the HR and payroll team.Manage the Fixed Asset Register and Asset Summary, update regularly to reflect asset acquisitions, disposals and movements; produce associated depreciation schedules.Prepare and consolidate Capital Expenditure and Depreciation budgets, forecasts and Three-Year Plans.Act as business partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing commercial support.Requirements / Qualifications

Technically strong qualified accountant; audit qualification would be an advantage.Manufacturing experience is essential, with SME experience highly regarded.Comfortable in a broad hands-on role and with managing small teams.Excellent organisation and strong stakeholder management skills.Role Details

Location: near East Grinstead, England, United KingdomSalary: up to £100,000 plus 10% bonus; private healthcare and other benefits.Working pattern: largely office based with 1 day per week working from home.Seniority

Mid-Senior levelJob Function

Finance and Accounting/AuditingIndustries: Manufacturing

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