Head of Finance

As the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for leading the month-end close process, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and providing valuable financial insights to both the executive team and the wider business. This role is a key part of our finance leadership team, requiring hands-on involvement in year-end accounts, liaising with auditors, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations., Lead the month-end process to deliver timely financial close.
- Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and efficiency.
- Provide commercial finance support to aid the monitoring and growth of business plans.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial reports, scenario analyses, and provide actionable insights.
- Enhance cash flow, balance sheet, and profit and loss (P&L) forecasting.
- Review cash flow forecasts to manage debt levels effectively.
- Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts, preparing commentary with key recommendations.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.
- Collaborate across departments to align financial targets and objectives.

Qualifications: A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with over 5 years of accounting experience.

Experience:
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
- Experience with year-end accounts, working with auditors, and managing tax computations.
- Demonstrated experience in managing financial reporting, delivering commercial finance support, and working with large data sets.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a finance team.

Skills:
- Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced Excel skills, with experience in scenario planning and data analysis.

Attributes:
- A growth mindset with a desire for continuous learning.
- Ability to work as part of a team and foster positive relationships across the Society.
- A passion for innovation and improvement.

Desirable Skills
- Experience using the Access accounting package.
- Previous experience in the retail industry.

The Heart of England Co-operative Society is seeking a skilled and passionate Head of Finance to join our Finance team. We are committed to providing outstanding service to our communities while fostering a positive and growth-oriented work environment. If you're looking to make an impact, contribute to continuous improvement, and be part of a supportive team culture, we'd love to hear from you.