Head of Finance

Robert Half ,
Orpington, Greater London
Contract Type: Contract

Overview

Robert Half is currently working with a multi-disciplinary consulting firm who are based in Kent. They are trying to recruit a Head of Finance on a contractual basis at a daily rate of £350 - £425 per day. They are looking to bring someone aboard quickly as the current incumbent is making a move by the end of April and they are hoping for as much of a hand over as possible. The role is varied and you will be working closely with the executive team to help ensure on-going financial understanding by the wider business. The Role Lead and manage the finance team. To take overall control of the company's accounting function and be responsible for rigorous and accurate financial management Provide accurate and timely financial reports to Senior Management and the Board. Support the Managing Partner in monitoring the Firm's budget and re-forecasting on a monthly basis. Advise the Managing Partner on financial exceptions and remedial actions. Ensure the Members have the financial and monitoring information they need to effectively manage their teams Monitor and manage the organisation's bank relationships and liquidity management Analysing various scenarios and risks and report to senior management Forecasting, short-term an, medium-term funding requirements Daily cash management Preparing management and board reports Liaising with senior management across the organisation Your Profile Fully qualified accountant (Ideally ACA/CIMA/CA). Hands on experience with all areas of accounting including management and financial accounting. Ideally experience with cashflow forecasting and budgeting. Experience dealing with senior individuals in an organisation. Being able to represent the financial aspects of the business to the board. Proficiency in Excel Team management is important for this role. The daily rate of £350 - £425p.d will represent either a logical increase or parallel to your current earning potential for the contract. The Company My client is a multi-disciplinary consulting company with operations around the UK and have been in operation for 75 years. They have a strong presence within the market and continue to develop and improve the services they provide in the industry. They have high expectations of their finance team and there is potential for this role to go from temporary to permanent after the initial 6 month contract. Salary & Benefits As well as the contract day rate of £350-£425 per day, the new Interim Head of Finance will gain great exposure to a highly professional and deeply commercial team. There will be opportunity to work on multiple projects within the organisation as they continue to grow. There is a great opportunity to manage and develop a team to help drive performance. They have multiple offices around the UK with the head office based in Kent located close to public transportation. They have a strong culture where they work hard to produce results together as an organisation. The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Where rates of pay or salary ranges are detailed these are dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training. If you wish to apply for this position please read our Privacy Notice which details how we may use, process, store and disclose your Personal Information: -notice.