Head of Finance - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyThis family office construction firm specialises in building innovative spaces in prime London locations with a range of projects in their portfolio. This company is looking for someone to lead the finance team and collaborate with the board to drive them through a financial restructure to enhance efficiency and promote long-term growth for the company.Your new roleIn this role, you will lead the Finance Team, engaging in day-to-day reporting, directly reporting to the Board, and supporting their strategic initiatives. Your responsibilities will include contributing to the Group's successes on both a financial and a non-financial level, and ensuring adherence to financial processes and controls. You will also maintain the accuracy and completeness of the finance system and ledger for precise financial reporting.Key responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining financial strategies, procedures, and policies.
• Creating, implementing, monitoring, and improving key performance indicators (KPIs) for the business.
• Getting stuck in with the preparation of management accounts and statutory financial reports.
• Leading fundraising efforts and maintaining relationships with lenders and financial partners.
• Planning and managing growth and investment strategies through financial models.
• Overseeing all accounting functions, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and contract monitoring.

This role is an excellent step-up if you are currently at the FC level seeking a new challenge, or an FD looking to join a fast-paced environment that offers direct board exposure and the opportunity to be at the forefront of financial decision-making!What you'll need to succeed

• A professional accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• 10 years PQE - ideally with experience in multi-site or asset management
• Experience in a family office / SME environment
• Experience in scaling-up, rapidly growing businesses
• Financial modelling skills are highly desirable - they will look for transformation.
• Hands-on and willing to roll-up his/her sleeves
• Leading and developing the finance team

What you'll get in return

• Fast-growing company with exceptional career growth opportunities
• Opportunity to grow the finance team
• Exposure to the Board
• Benefits and Bonuses

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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