Part Time Head of Finance - Family Owned SME Fully Remote

This is a fantastic unique opportunity for a Head of Finance to join an extremely successful and profitable family owned SME based in North Yorkshire.

The business has been running for just over 15 years, and has expanded and evolved within this time and as a result, the Owner is now looking to hire a Head of Finance on a part time basis, to take overall responsibility for finance function. The role will report to and work closely with the Owner, overseeing the day to day running of the finances for multiple business entities in an end to end, varied and autonomous role.

You will play a crucial part in helping influence key business and strategic decision making, driving the business forward and forging and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a truly autonomous role that will give you ownership and the opportunity to really add value and be part of the strategic direction of a highly successful SME.The role can be either office based in Leeds or Harrogate, or you can work fully remote from home and just travel into the office as and when required for ad-hoc meetings!

The owner is open to someone working in this role either 3 or 4 days per week - so if you are now looking to work reduced hours, this would be ideal.

The key duties will include:
Improving and maintaining financial accounting systems, processes and controls Budgeting and forecasting for multiple entities within the group Production of month end reporting pack with commentary Review and develop all month end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet recs and cost allocations Preparation of year end statutory accounts and returns Cashflow forecasting for multiple entities Liaison with bank to support treasury allocations Setup and management of multiple bank accounts Support in the management of Group’s portfolio reporting including valuations VAT returns Oversight of preparation of tax computations The successful candidate will:
Be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a minimum of 2 years PQE - Essential Have previous experience working within an SME or standalone senior finance role - Essential Have previous experience of managing multiple subsidiaries/entities - Essential Have previous knowledge of Navision - Desirable Have excellent business partnering and non finance stakeholder management skills - Essential What's on offer? Fully remote role with option to be office based if/when you would like Flexible days/hours £70-80K full time equivalent