Head of Finance – Leading Recruitment Company

Salary: £72,000 – £84,000 per year

The Prospero Group, is proud of its status as one of the leading Public Sector Recruitment Agencies in the UK. With 15 offices we are home to a number of staff recruiting across a diverse selection of specialisms. Supported by a collaborative management and training team, there is a positive and social team culture in the Prospero Group.

We see ourselves as much more than just a recruitment business as our values and vision reflect.

We are now looking for people who share our values and vision to join our group and help the Prospero family to grow. We are members of Apsco and the Virgin Fast Track 100, and we have also recently been awarded two stars for the Best Companies to Work For 2021

Role Definition:

As a Head of Finance, you will play a critical role on supervise all financial tasks of our company and ensure we financial guidance and support to a company. This will be achieved by ensuring the function’s efficient operation and working to improve its value to the business and by providing strong, efficient and effective financial management and control to ensure that the company delivers its strategic objectives.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Finance Controller & MD you will be accountable for the effective delivery of the finance strategy. As Head of Finance you will be responsible to creating forecasting models and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations. Ultimately, you will maintain our company’s financial health and increase profitability in the long run.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

Effective Head of Finance will be:

a culture carrier
self-motivated
a team player
a problem-solverTo be a good Head of Finance, you’ll need:

Strong administration skills
Familiarity with business software such as Microsoft Office
Solid analytical and decision-making skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including managing, interpreting, and manipulating large data sets;
Proven ability to work under pressure and think laterally in dealing with a wide range of financial issues;
Ability to manage staff and deliver results through a team;
Strong interpersonal skills with staff and partners;
High motivation with a proven ability to work with minimal supervision;
A very high standard of personal integrity;
Great communication skillKey Responsibilities

Oversee financial operations of the company
Provision of day-to-day financial management and control to the financial resources
Full responsibility of All UK Balance Sheets:
Control of all balance sheets, including inter company, banks, accruals and prepayments, fixed assets and all reconciliations for the UK.
Management Accounts Management:
Ensure the Management accounts are produced accurately and on a time basis, namely by the 10th working day of the following month
Overall responsibility for producing and distributing to the relevant senior management ROI, KPI and Forecast
Management of the Finance function for the International offices
Full compliance with all local authorities at all times
Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
Plan, manage and evaluate all HMRC Audit to ensure that all goes well
Oversee the National and International payroll
Run the monthly commissions payment
Managing the Finance Team (that will include accounts personal, credit controller and pay and bill)
Oversee, mentor and Coach all the team-members
Recommend cost-reducing solutions
Complete all Company and VAT returns in a timely and appropriate manner
Monitoring cash flow
Adhoc projects as assigned by Finance Controller and MDThe duties outlined in this job description are not exhaustive. At Prospero Group you could be supporting any part of the Prospero Group business.