Head of Finance

Location Leeds
Discipline: Finance & Strategy
Job type: Permanent
Contact email: simon@weareedenbrook.com
Job ref: J5292
Published: 1 day ago
We are working with a medical insurer who are seeking a Head of finance who is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organisation, including financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping, and financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in shaping the financial strategy of the company and ensuring the organisation's financial health and sustainability Responsibilities • Financial Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company's overall objectives and growth targets. • Commercial Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, competitor performance, and customer behavior to identify opportunities for revenue growth and margin improvement. • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Oversee FP&A activities, including variance analysis, scenario modeling, and KPI tracking, to drive continuous improvement and optimize financial outcomes. Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and develop accurate financial forecasts to support decision-making and resource allocation • Business Partnering: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product Development, to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives. • Performance Management: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics to monitor financial performance against targets and drive accountability across the organisation. • Financial Reporting and Control: Oversee the timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly management reports, board presentations, and regulatory filings, in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. • Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flow effectively to support operational needs and optimize working capital efficiency. Oversee relationships with financial institutions (Banks) Experience • Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA or recognized international equivalent) • Critical thinking skills including the ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts and discern what is important and draw valid conclusions. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - ability to lead and influence discussions to Board level • Exceptional presentation skills – ability to tell a story to gain buy-in • Excellent relationship management across all levels of a comparable size/structure organization • Experience of conducting commercial and financial analysis to drive and implement change at an operational and strategic level • Experience of leading business wide FP&A including budgeting, reporting and forecasting • Experience in a leadership role