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Head of Finance \n Blackburn - Lancashire (hybrid) \n Up to £100k + bonus + benefits including private healthcare, 30 days holiday PLUS stats, enhanced pension, flexi-time, hybrid working \n Whitaker Smith are partnering with a growing, independently owned services SME to appoint a Head of Finance into a key leadership role within the business. This is a broad, hands-on position for a qualified accountant who enjoys operating within an SME environment and wants the opportunity to genuinely influence how a business operates. Alongside taking ownership of the finance function, you will work closely with the senior leadership team to improve financial visibility, strengthen commercial decision-making and help shape the next stage of the company’s growth. This isn’t just a role focusing on the numbers, the MD wants someone who can develop people, challenge existing ways of working and modernise the finance function through better systems, processes, automation and AI. \n Key responsibilities \n\n • Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the finance function.\n, • Provide the senior leadership team with clear commercial insight, identifying the key drivers behind performance rather than simply reporting historic results.\n, • Own the budgeting and forecasting cycle, creating a more forward-looking approach to financial planning.\n, • Develop management information and KPIs that give leadership greater visibility over performance, profitability, cash and future opportunities.\n, • Build a strong finance team, setting clear expectations while coaching and developing individuals to increase capability and accountability.\n, • Lead improvements across finance systems and processes, identifying opportunities to simplify, automate and remove unnecessary manual activity.\n, • Explore and implement practical uses of AI, automation and data tools to improve reporting, analysis, efficiency and decision-making.\n, • Challenge established processes and lead change across the finance function\n, • Strengthen financial controls, cash management and working capital\n, • Improve the quality and speed of month-end reporting and ensure management information is accurate, relevant and delivered on time.\n, • Work closely with operational and commercial leaders, providing constructive challenge and helping them understand the financial impact of their decisions.\n, • Support wider business improvement and transformation projects as the organisation continues to grow and evolve.\n, • Develop and maintain relationships with external advisers and ensure statutory, regulatory and financial reporting requirements are met.\n\n \n Experience: \n\n • Fully qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA\n, • Strong experience operating within an SME environment £10m-£50m turnover\n, • Previous experience within a services-led organisation is essential\n, • A track record of leading, managing and developing a finance team, with evidence of improving capability and performance\n, • Experience of taking ownership of a finance function with proven experience improving finance systems, processes and reporting.\n, • Genuine interest in technology and evidence of using or implementing automation, AI, digital tools or improved data solutions within finance.\n, • Strong commercial instincts with the ability to translate financial information into practical actions for non-finance stakeholders.\n, • Comfortable operating in a hands-on SME environment where strategic leadership and operational involvement go hand in hand.\n\n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader who wants more than a traditional Head of Finance position with progression to FD in the very near future. \n You will have the autonomy to shape the finance function, develop the team and introduce new ways of working, while becoming a key commercial partner to the leadership team. \n \n Please apply now!

Head of Finance \n • PE Backed Manufacturing \n - East Lancashire \n - £90,000 -£100,000 + Fantastic Benefits \n Axon Moore is partnering with a well-established, operationally complex Manufacturing business to appoint a Head of Finance into a key leadership position. \n This is a commercially focused finance role, working closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team to provide the financial insight, challenge and analysis that supports business performance and decision-making. \n You will have overall responsibility for the financial function, with direct leadership of the Finance Manager, as well as oversight of wider operations. The role will combine financial leadership, cost accounting, operational analysis, business partnering and systems/process improvement, with a particular focus on improving the flow of operational data into meaningful financial information. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Taking ownership of monthly management accounts, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow and financial reporting to the Board.\n, • Supporting the MD with investment appraisal, business planning and wider commercial decision-making.\n, • Providing insightful analysis around margins, costs, variances, efficiency and operational performance.\n, • Acting as a trusted financial partner to Production, Projects, Commercial and Operations.\n, • Leading purchasing and stores, with responsibility for supplier performance, stock, procurement controls and cost improvement.\n, • Driving improvements to financial systems, controls and processes, including the integration of finance data.\n, • Leading the development and implementation of an earned value and WIP framework, working closely with operational teams.\n\n You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong operational and cost accounting experience, ideally gained within a manufacturing, engineering or similarly complex environment. \n You will be comfortable working beyond traditional finance, engaging with operational teams and translating financial information into clear, commercially relevant insight. Experience of multiple ERP systems, inventory, purchasing and WIP/earned value would be highly advantageous. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to take genuine ownership of the finance function and play a key role in shaping how financial and operational performance is understood across the business. \n For a confidential discussion, please contact Jessica at Axon Moore.

Head of Finance (step to FD in 2-3 years) | Blackburn | £75,000 - £80,000 + raft of benefits including progression to FD downstream. \n The Opportunity \n Ambitious growing, owner-led SME with an exceptional leadership team have a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller to join as Head of Finance (with a view to transitioning into your first FD role in the next couple of years or so). \n This is a tremendous SME – they are profitable and expanding. You’re joining a forward -thinking MD (who also came up through the qualified accounting lane). It’s chance to work with an exceptional mentor who can provide you that valuable balance of coaching and freedom as you progress into the FD role. \n There’s tons to get stuck into including leading a project to implement an ERP / overhaul their existing tech stack. It’s a business with high potential and you will have chance to be involved in a host of value-add projects alongside the BAU financial management / reporting etc. \n You’ll head the small finance team and deliver slick month end, a board pack, MI, budgeting, forecasting etc. \n It would suit someone who can lead projects and it needs to be a modern finance professional who will enjoy significant involvement (alongside the MD) in implementing a new ERP system / sophisticated software. \n Roles that offer a clear unobstructed route to FD within a profitable growth SME are game changing for your CV. This is just that. \n You need to be a career focused, commercially astute, proactive FC with great communication skills. You need to be someone who will enjoy getting out into the business and working with colleagues across the SLT to ensure that there is a true link between finance and the wider business. \n You’ll be someone who can use the numbers to bring insights that ultimately drive growth and profitability. You also need to relish being involved in the tech overhaul. \n If this is you it would be great to speak. \n Required: \n\n • CIMA / ACCA / ACA\n, • Excellent core accounting skills from industry or practice.\n, • Experience at FC / Head of Finance level and ambition to become FD.\n, • A naturally proactive approach to leading improvement projects.\n, • An engaging communication style and ability to partner with colleagues across the whole group.\n, • A team player who will enjoy being part of a growth journey.\n\n Apply now \n If you would like to be considered for the Head of Finance role in Blackburn, please click 'apply now' or contact our team direct.

Experience of taking ownership of a finance function with proven experience improving finance systems, processes and reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader who wants more than a traditional Head of Finance position with progression to FD in the very near future.

Preparation of monthly Commercial Reports and CVR Summary working with the Finance Team. Commercial Executive (6 Month Fixed Term Contract). If so, we're looking for a talented Commercial Executive to join our dynamic team at our Head Office in Blackburn on a 6 month fixed term contract.

Commercial Executive (6 Month Fixed Term Contract) Would you like to be part of Vital Energi's Strategy of Growth? If so, we're looking for a talented Commercial Executive to join our dynamic team at our Head Office in Blackburn on a 6 month fixed term contract. The role Due to Vital Energi's continued growth, we require a Commercial Executive to assist with the financial management of O&M Contracts, in partnership with the Contracts Managers and/or Engineers and the wider Commercial Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the senior members of the commercial team on numerous projects with the procurement, sub-contractor accounts and variation accounts, as well as being responsible for the commercial management of your own contracts and also support with the transition to 4PS. The Company Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK's Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster. With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi. A few key responsibilities Vet contract documentation on receipt from Client to ensure compatibility with the Company's Tender and subsequent negotiations Prepare and issue enquiries for Plant, Materials and Sub-Contract packages. Vet quotations commercially and negotiate price and terms with vendors. Issue resultant Purchase Orders Prepare and submit Applications for Payment and/or Invoices, obtain Payment Certificates / Authorisation and progress Client Payments in accordance with contractual provisions Measure, submit and agree Variations and/or Compensation Events in accordance with contractual provisions Monitor on-site record keeping (Eagle Records / Timesheets) Review Eagle / Job Logic or equivalent system to ensure that we claim all reactive work and call outs Prepare and submit monthly Cost Value Reconciliations and Cash/Spend Profiles (Trading Forecast). Attend Contract Review Meetings Authorisation and coding of Suppliers' and Sub-Contractors' Invoices and submission to Finance for payment Measure, certify and agree Sub-Contractors interim valuations. Prepare and issue contractual notices to Sub-Contractors Assist the Finance Department in securing payment of Invoices and/or Applications for Payment, chase and escalate any debt. Preparation of monthly Commercial Reports and CVR Summary working with the Finance Team Management of annual indexation in accordance with contractual provisions Day to Day admin support to Head of Commercial / Commercial Director and wider Commercial Services team as directed Support with system transformation and launch of 4PS. Education & Experience: 5 GCSE passes (grade A to C) including Maths and English (or equivalent). Minimum qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Quantity Surveying Degree other related degree (or equivalent on the job experience) Full UK Driving License Knowledge: Good commercial awareness Provide assistance to clients, contractors or work colleagues. Carry out other duties consistent with the nature, responsibilities and seniority of your post. Ability to respond promptly and efficiently to contract adjustments and alterations Ability to effectively prioritise and carry out tasks in a high pressure environment NAV – Invoice approval Order approval (finance repository) for 4PS The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment , without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time-limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you. TPBN1_UKTJ

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