Head of Finance

• To lead, manage and develop the finance team to its full potential.
• To ensure that all month end processes are managed smoothly, with attention to detail and in line with timetable for efficient and timely production of monthly accounts.
• Oversite of internal financial controls, ensuring compliance and the safeguarding of company assets, always acting in accordance with required regulations and policies, budgets and approvals.
• Oversite of cash flow management with cash collection a significant priority and a focus on cash forecasting.
• Calculation and payment of all taxes due to HMRC including PSA, quarterly VAT return etc.
• Support team with queries / issue resolution

Monthly forecast update, budget process and financial modelling

• Development of key salient information with budget holders, assist in their understanding and interpretation (focus on SAAS metrics).
• Update business forecast and financial model on a monthly basis in conjunction with the business
• Modelling of scenarios at CFOs direction
• Production of monthly financial packs and analysis including the Board pack in conjunction with the CFO.
• Working with CFO to manage the annual budget process. Budget to be signed off in good time for the commencement of the new financial year.

Payroll and Sales commissions

• Oversight and review of monthly payroll with the People ream to ensure accuracy and payroll taxes are paid in accordance with deadlines.
• Update / develop commission schemes with relevant EMT owners to drive the right behaviors and outcomes.
• Review commission calculations prior to being circulated for approval.

Other key activities:

• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
• Oversee the annual audit and accounts and tax computation preparation, including liaison with the auditors.
• Support the CFO and EMT and any special projects e.g. Ecommerce.
• Be the key driver and manager/overseer of any finance systems and processes upgrades/changes.

• Team are engaged, motivated and focused. The ownership (and cover) of tasks is clear and understood
• Management Accounts and Board Report are accurate and produced by Month End + 10 (min)
• Strong cash management position and forecasting
• HMRC submissions are accurate, and deadlines are met
• Clean audit and deadlines are met
• Budget and Commission Plans are in place prior to new financial year
• Debtors and Creditors days

• Management Accounts and Board Report
• Long Term Model updates
• Signed off budget
• Engaged and focused team
• Cash managed effectively
• Annual report and Accounts
• Commission plans in place

• EMT members and budget holders
• Legal Team
• People Team
• Sales manager and investment services business development team

• Driven, Proactive, Self-starer who is energetic, passionate and committed.
• Working to and achievement of deadlines through prioritisation, own work and delegation to others.
• Management, leadership and development of a diverse team
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical.
• Driving continuous improvement and change management.
• Ability to work and communicate at all levels across the business.
• Microsoft office including Advanced Excel
• Sage 200 experience would be an advantage
• Prior experience in a fast paced SaaS SME business would be an advantage