The Head of Finance will work closely with the Finance Director to shape the business strategy whilst maintaining a hands-on oversight of report packs and performance analytics. You''ll also provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision making. The keys elements of this role include budgeting, forecasting and analysing our commercial trading. Client Details Our client is an SME with ambitious growth plans in the short to medium term. As a result of this, they have created a new role for a Head of Finance to support the Finance Director Description The Head of Finance will be responsible for; Deliver high quality insights that drive growth and profitabilityAdvanced financial modellingPartner with operational and commercial leadersDevelop pricing models and strategies which drive and support commercial decision makingCreate and set budget templatesWork closely with the Senior Leadership Team to review, discuss and set departmental budgets in line with our overall financial model and goalsOngoing forecasting and re-forecasting during the financial yearAnalyse commercial trading and identify trends and patternsCash flow forecasting and planningCreate Board PacksUsing BI/MI toolsRegular financial reportingWork closely with the Group Finance Manager, Group Finance Assistant and Group Payroll ManagerEnsure Datarails and other systems are updated and maintainedEnsure compliance in terms of GDPR and when dealing with bank procedures and processesGeneral finance