Denholm is excited to be partnering with a highly successful and fast growing business within the drinks industry who have an opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join the team as Head of Finance to bring structure and process for all areas of finance as the business continues to grow. The role will be based in London with hybrid working offered.
They are looking for a technically strong individual who can really make an impact across the business and be a key support to the Directors as the business continues to grow at pace. You will provide key management information to internal stakeholders including financial planning, reporting, detailed variance analysis and guidance to maximise all current and future commercial opportunities. Other responsibilities within the role include financial modelling, month-end reporting, regular financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting, and assessing risks. You are a strong communicator who can build effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. You will be required to build a team and will have full involvement in recruitment, training and mentoring of staff.
You are a fully qualified finance professional who holds a professional Accounting qualification including CIMA, ACCA, ICAS or equivalent. You have completed training within a professional practice environment or equivalent before gaining experience of working within an FMCG or branded product environment at Finance Manager level or above. You must be a strong communicator who can build effective working relationships across the senior team and not be phased by a role that will require you to be a hands on individual who can manage all aspects of a finance function. Experience of financial modelling is essential and an excellent working knowledge of accounting software systems and Microsoft Excel with Xero experience advantageous.
This is a unique opportunity to take on a role with huge potential for future growth in both the business and your own role as you evolve the team to meet the needs of a fast growth business.