Head of Finance (ID: fnxh1PW2)

Head of Finance £55-65k DOE - Leading E-commerce Software Company

A full-time position has arisen for the Head of Finance at a rapidly growing E-commerce Software company for an enthusiastic, self-organised and talented individual that is passionate about a career in a fast-paced, fun, and driven environment.

The Head of Finance has a key role in ensuring the financial integrity of the Group and reports directly to the General Manager of the Group. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with prior management experience.

We’re looking for someone with energy to build and improve in all that they are involved in; Someone to develop new processes that underpin our financial strength as we grow. You’ll create, manage and present to the Leadership Team our key ratios and provide dependable financial intelligence across the business as well as guiding and developing your own team. You’ll be adept in Xero and able to use modern analytics to provide real insight at an advanced level. E-Commerce trading (especially Amazon) and International VAT compliance experience are desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight of all financial data across the 4 Group companies, including operations in the EU
• Routine management of company financial affairs
• Driving the group’s relevant Objectives and Key Results
• Responsibility for leading the finance team
• Reporting of monthly management information,
• Liaison with accountants for the preparation of statutory accounts,
• Leading annual budgeting process
• Liaison with the Group’s debt funders
• Liaison and management of banking relationships
• Oversight of all invoicing and pushing for constant improvement across the service streams offered by the Group
• Managing any escalated disputes raised by customers
• Processing of payroll, expenses and support for HR requirements
• Ensuring reconciliations of costs and chargeable expenses
• Preparation of cash flow forecasts and managing supplier payments
• Managing foreign exchange risk and relevant current cash balances
• Manage and reduce debtor list and liaise with global debt agencies where applicable
• Ensuring full tax compliance for Corporation Tax, VAT and PAYE (or other relevant taxes as applicable across the group)
• Develop and expand systems and processes to fit with continuous improvement environment
• Consulting on technical VAT queries across the business
• Forecasting acquisition targets and supporting senior leadership with the acquisition process and subsequent integrations
• Any other ad hoc tasks as and when required

To be successful in this role you will require:

• · Circa 5+ year PQE
• · Demonstrable experience in leading a team
• · Strong communication skills with all levels of a business

Other Benefits:

• Holidays
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southampton