Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: West Midlands
Salary: Negotiable, anticipated = £60,000 – £80,000 per annum
Iconic UK brand. This is a unique opportunity for a career-minded, qualified accountant to become Head of Finance in the music and entertainment industry, working closely with the Owner and Managing Director of an ambitious and acquisitive group of companies,
COMPANY
With over 900 employees and retail store presence throughout the UK, this is a fast moving and passionate business which is embedded in popular culture, music and memorabilia.
A strong focus on being at the forefront of the market and an acquisition strategy, promises this company an exciting future.
ROLE
Working in the West Midlands, from home and other offices including London, as number one in the Finance function and as part of the senior leadership team. The Head of Finance reports directly to the Managing Director, with responsibility for leading a team of circa 12 heads, delivering management reporting and board packs, alongside day to day activities. Other responsibilities include:
Managerial
- Manage, coach and develop a team of 5 direct reports to oversee property, supplier accounts, Expense ledger, treasury and banking, margin and systems.
- Managing 4 x finance staff across two smaller acquired businesses
Management accounting
- Month end reports, P&L and balance Sheet
- Statutory year end accounts, Companies House, review of quarterly VAT returns.
- Manage external auditors
- Ensuring statutory compliance with accounting standards
- PAYE, payroll and related payments
Operational
Business functions:
- Supporting heads of Departments with budgets and financial planning and forecasting e.g sales, margin and purchase planning.
Stores, customers, suppliers:
- Ad hoc analysis and scenario modelling / projections
- cash flow management
- Managing credit
- Review of the weekly trading meeting pack to ensure accuracy of content
Business acquisitions / takeovers:
Review of the weekly trading meeting pack to ensure accuracy of content
PERSON
The ideal candidate will be:
- Used to dealing with board level / VC run businesses
- looking to progress their career
- Into pop culture and new music
- Interested in working at the forefront of the entertainments industry
- A proven second-line manager
- From retail background or have run a similar finance function in another industry
Qualifications:
- FCA or Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with circa 5 years PQE
PROCESS
We are looking to appoint a Head of Finance in the West Midlands ASAP. The process will usually take approximately 2 weeks from initial screening call. Expected process:
- Immediately - Phone screen
- W/C 23rd August 2021 – 1st Interview
- WC 30th August 2021 - 2nd Interview
- Offer
Agencies, we would ask you not to send speculative CV’s. We are not accepting applications from third parties for this role. If you are interested in working with us on future projects you may send your terms, specialism and contact details to the address on our website.
Whilst we are looking for a Head of Finance, the successful applicant may hold titles such as: Finance Director, Finance Manager, VP of Finance, CFO,