Jobs, fresher vacancy - Head of Finance • Berkshire

Company: Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment

Berkshire

FC/HOF, Advertising Technology, 3 / 4 day week roleUnique role, working directly with the MD of a digital platform within the travel and mobility sector. The platform connects customers with transport providers through an intelligent pricing and booking system designed. 15 years in the making and highly profitable, it is time to mature the finance & operations side of the business by hiring a FC.With significant automation, and an outsourced bookkeeping service, the short-term project is to take all finance matters away from the business owner, build out the financial control infrastructure and get audit ready. After that working in partnership with MD you will shape your role to suit the situation and long-term strategic direction.Early responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day financial processes while progressively improving systems, controls, and reporting capabilities as the business grows.Assist with the development of an integrated client invoicing system Accounts Payable & PaymentsPrepare and submit Swiss VAT returnsFinancial Management & Reporting; financial oversight, reporting, variance analysis and financial commentaryMonitor working capital, cash flow & liquidityImprove and standardise finance processes and internal controls Compliance & GovernanceTreasury & Strategic Finance Primary focus: treasury management, financial optimisation, and strategic financial oversightOversee global VAT and sales tax compliance. Support external tax advisors and legal counsel on transfer pricing documentationImplement a KPI dashboard covering operational and financial metricsAutomate remaining finance processes and reporting workflows Support development of integrated finance and invoicing system We are looking for an available, flexible, agile worker. You will be a qualified accountant, with many years of experience working in SMEs, with lots of evidence of ownership & decision making, process improvement & partnering working with senior management. This is a unique business & culture, it will suit a person who will work from home mostly, a self-starter, with high standards.