\n - Experience within a senior finance role
\n - Hybrid working available
\n - Opportunity to take ownership of the finance side of the business
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Head of FinanceLocation: Hybrid working with 2/3 days per week in Beaconsfield Head Office
Salary: £50,000-£70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Head of Finance We're working with a successful, independently owned property business that is entering an exciting new phase of growth following a significant acquisition, with further expansion plans already in the pipeline. As a result, we're looking to appoint an experienced Head of Finance who is ready to take ownership of the finance function while becoming a key member of the senior leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to join a dynamic, fast-paced organisation where they can make a genuine impact. While experience within estate agency or property is beneficial this is not essential, we welcome applications from candidates with strong finance leadership experience from any industry. You'll work closely with the senior leadership team, providing financial insight, driving improvements in financial performance, and ensuring robust financial controls across the business. Key Responsibilities\n
\n - You'll oversee the day-to-day financial operations, produce meaningful management information, lead budgeting and forecasting
\n - Manage cash flow and financial reporting, strengthen financial controls and help identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational performance.
\n - You'll also become the company's Money Laundering Reporting Officer, oversee compliance
\n - Support future acquisitions through detailed financial analysis and ensure the finance function continues to support the wider business as it grows.
\n - Alongside the strategic elements of the role, you'll remain close to the detail, overseeing areas including aged debt, purchase ledger, lettings accounts and landlord payments while ensuring accurate financial reporting across the business.
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About You We're looking for someone who combines technical financial expertise with commercial awareness and strong leadership skills. You'll ideally have:\n
\n - ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
\n - Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role.
\n - Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
\n - Excellent analytical and commercial decision-making skills.
\n - Experience leading and developing finance teams.
\n - Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
\n - High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
\n - Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
\n - Advanced Excel skills and experience with finance systems.
\n - Experience within property, estate agency, or professional services would be advantageous but is not essential.
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What We Offer\n
\n - Competitive salary based on experience.
\n - Opportunity to join an ambitious and growing business.
\n - A strategic leadership role with genuine influence.
\n - Supportive and collaborative working environment.
\n - Hybrid working
\n - Company pension.
\n - Generous holiday allowance.
\n - Employee benefits package.
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Why Join Us? This is more than a finance role—it's an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to the leadership team and help shape the future of a growing business. If you're an ambitious finance professional who enjoys improving processes, influencing strategy, and leading people, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact:If you are interested in this role, click apply or if you want to discuss the role in further detail contact Ilan Dickman at Rayner Personnel or Please Note: Rayner Personnel - Property Recruitment are acting as a recruitment agency with regards to this position. By submitting your application, you are consenting to
Rayner Personnel processing and storing your data for the purposes of your job search. We receive a great many applications for our vacancies and try to respond to as many as we can as quickly as possible. If you have not heard from a member of the team within 48 working hours, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful, but please feel that you may apply for other roles we are advertising in the future.People are at the heart of their success and are the vital force that animates this business. Our client strives to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, healthy and safe work environment that embraces the range of human differences. We want to attract passionate people who respect and appreciate the uniqueness and value that every one of us brings to the business. By striving to build a diverse, inclusive, and empowered team, we broaden our perspectives, drive innovation, and create a vibrant work environment. We take responsibility for looking after our people's physical, mental and social wellbeing; professional development; equal treatment; and opportunities for growth.INDID
