The role:
We are seeking a Head of Finance and Management Information. This role has the potential to develop and for the individual to become a Board Director and a member of the Executive Team (and report into the CEO) as part of succession planning.
You will be responsible for:
- day-to-day and month-end multi-company accounting transactions for the Group
- internal and external financial reporting in line with fund management requirements
- line management of finance & management information team of three
You will also be expected to contribute to the implementation of new contracts, accounting processes, accounting controls and query resolution.
Principle accountabilities
- Financial Accounting
- Own, manage and develop financial accounting processes
- Manage the month, quarter and year-end close processes and controls
- Annual statutory accounts production and audit management for the group
- Banking relationship incl. treasury
- Payroll management
- VAT process; responsibility and compliance
- Oversight of day-to-day tasks
- Operations
- Manage client-facing loan servicing processes
- Accounting system champion
- Refining and streamlining scheduled reporting tasks and their automation
- Management Information
- Group performance reporting
- Manage stakeholder funds cashflow and control
- Manage regular stakeholder reporting processes and report production
- Cash flow analysis and projections for both short term and long term
- Budgeting and forecasting process – for the group and the funds
- Variance and anomaly analysis
Knowledge, Skills and experience:
- CIMA / ACCA / ACA or similar qualification
- Relevant accounts experience within a similar position (min 2 years)
- Fund Management experience is desirable
- Leadership of a team
- Strict attention to detail with the ability to deliver to tight deadlines
- High level of IT proficiency (Advanced Excel, BI reporting, Word, Office 365)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- It would be advantageous to have experience of a cloud-based accounting system
Remuneration & Benefits
- A competitive base salary commensurate with your experience (banding £50,000 – £60,000 per annum)
- 25 days annual leave plus usual Bank holidays in England & Wales. You also get your birthday off and one day for volunteering.
- 5% contribution to employer pension scheme, subject to minimum 3% contribution from employee
- Death in Service benefit equivalent to 4x salary.
- Ability to join the private medical scheme (50% employer contribution to premium)
- Full time permanent position
You must have the right to work in the UK and be located within a reasonable commute of the Camberley Head Office. We offer a hybrid working model with time spent in the office and working from home.
To apply email your CV to Karen Karaahmet: Karen.Karaahmet@thefsegroup.com
About The FSE Group:
Our primary goal is to provide tailored funding solutions and support for ambitious and innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to help them achieve their maximum potential. With over £200m of debt and equity funds under management, the Group is continuing to grow and prides itself on taking a holistic approach to the funding needs of our clients. For more information see www.thefsegroup.com