Head of Finance | South Manchester | Luxury Travel Brand | £60,000-£65,000

Role Overview

Axon 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.