**We are only considering candidates with proven experience in a senior finance role from within the Residential Development or Property Industry**

*** We would also consider this on an interim basis as well as a permanent basis ***

MERJE is seeking a highly skilled Head of Finance for a successful, ambitious and award-winning residential development company.

This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and develop the finance department, overseeing all financial activities and collaborating with the leadership team to shape the company’s future direction.

With a strong focus on growth and innovation, the company offers an exciting environment for a finance professional to make a significant impact on the business’s future success.

Location: Somerset (potential for hybrid working)

The Role:

As Head of Finance, reporting to the Founder / MD, you will be responsible for successfully directing, leading, developing and mentoring the Finance Department.  Overseeing all financial activities ensuring compliance and seamless management and delivery of the overall finance function, whilst effectively collaborating with the wider leadership team to shape the future direction of the business and drive continuous improvement

This role offers an excellent opportunity to shape financial strategy and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Finance:

• Oversee all financial activities, including monthly and annual reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Maintaining a Fixed Asset Register
• Review Completion statements for Sales
• Responsible for the monthly and annual financial Reporting and managing the payment approval processes to mitigate risk to the business.
• Working with and overseeing the Financial Accountant with Sales ledger invoicing, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting (current and future)
• Manage cashflow in line with the business plan and ensure appropriate finance is in place to support growth
• Managing the financial audit processes
• Maintaining Statutory Records for all companies
• Managing all Payroll duties to ensure staff are paid correctly and submitting to HMRC, updating pension records and payments
• Responsibility of yearly annual accounts/ budgets /ONS Business Surveys and financial regulations, monthly management accounts / cost reports / Sales releases / Board reporting and weekly cash flow monitoring and 6 Monthly business plans and forecasts
• Responsible for putting in place all appropriate insurance to safeguard the business.
• Reviewing with the MD the use and need of external consultants for HR, IT and Accounting software.
• IT responsibilities to maintain working appropriate hardware and software.
• Dealing with all HR Issues
• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and motivation
• Collaborate with other departments to support business planning and development
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors and insurers

Required knowledge and experience for the Head of Finance:

• Proven experience in a senior finance role within the residential development, Property or construction sector
• Demonstrable experience of budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, business plans and business partnering
• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with post qualified experience
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards
• Strategic thinking and ability to drive business growth
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional Stakeholder engagement.

Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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