Head of Finance

REF: JW53729

Job Title: Head of Finance

Industry: Professional Services Business

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Central London

Salary Guide: Six Figure Salary + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a highly regarded and award-winning business within the professional services space, recognised for its distinctive portfolio of projects both in the UK and internationally. With a reputation for creativity, innovation and a strong cultural identity, the firm has grown successively year on year and is highly profitable.

Description

We are seeking a commercially astute and highly analytical Head of Finance to shape the finance function moving forward. Reporting to senior leadership and managing a small finance team, the successful candidate will take full ownership of the finance function. Responsibilities will include overseeing all financial operations, particularly project accounting, preparing the monthly management accounts, supporting on both UK and international tax matters, and assisting the business in bidding for work across the globe.

Skills

Candidates should be qualified accountants with a strong track record of financial leadership in a professional services environment. Experience of working in international businesses will be highly advantageous, as will a pragmatic, hands-on approach and excellent communication skills. Candidates will also need to commit to working in the central London office at least three days per week. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly multicultural, inclusive, and values-driven organisation at a pivotal point in its journey, offering significant scope to shape the finance agenda and make a lasting impact on the business.

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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 35 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in property/real estate, media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.