The Company
Turner Groundscare sells and maintains a wide range of premium quality machinery from leading manufacturers such as John Deere, spanning products from domestic electric walk-behind mowers to professional golf course mowers and compact tractors.
Turner Groundscare is based near Tarvin, Chester and has almost 30 years’ experience of providing industry-leading groundscare machinery and expert service to their valued customers. They have built strong relationships and expanded our business by always putting our customers’ needs first.
The Role
We are looking for a Head of Finance Operations to support the General Manager in the next phase of development for Turner Groundscare. This is a part-time role, working 28 hours per week.
As Head of Finance Operations, you will take responsibility for the management of the finance function, providing meaningful commercial insight and challenge to improve business performance. You will ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place to provide appropriate governance within the business. You will have a strong background in installing, reporting on and interpreting operational objectives and KPI’s within a sales and service business environment.
You will also ensure the timely production of management information, including the monthly management accounts and board pack. You will be the key point of contact for external auditors, the FCA, HMRC and other external stakeholders, providing a focus on governance and compliance to ensure the risks of the business are understood and appropriate mitigations are in place. You will also be the responsible person for H&S, HR and IT within the business.
What we Offer
The position of Head of Finance Operations will initially be office based until you have been fully inducted into the organisation. Once induction has taken place a hybrid working model can be implemented. In addition, the position will offer:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience;
- 33 days holiday allowance, pro-rated;
- 5% matched employer pension contributions through salary sacrifice scheme;
- Employee Assistance Programme;
- Paid professional subscriptions.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist with developing the strategy and business plan for Turner Groundscare as a member of the Senior Management Team;
• Attendance at monthly board meetings to provide input on the financial and operational performance of the business and progress against strategic objectives;
• Ensure strong debtor and creditor control enabling quality cashflow forecasting and control;
• Responsible for the monthly payroll, ensuring that it is processed accurately and on time by the external payroll providers;
• Produce management information, including monthly management accounts, board pack and other KPI information as required;
• Provide information required to Mitchell Diesel Limited finance team for consolidation of annual statutory accounts, quarterly VAT returns etc;
• Assist operational functions to make good decisions by providing relevant and meaningful data reporting, obtained from multiple IT resources;
• Provide advice and guidance when required, supporting the operational business and external customers around finance;
• Management of IBCOS Gold our end-to-end financial system, including ensuring best practice in daily processes;
• Management of external IT support provider to ensure appropriate service level in place across the business;
• Oversee the H & S and HR functions;
• Management and development of two direct reports.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA Accountant preferred, however, qualified by experience with strong practical experience will also be considered;
• Broad financial experience beyond just compliance activities, demonstrable ability to add value to the bottom line and improve operational processes;
• Ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organisation;
• Highly effective communication skills;
• Previous experience of managing a team with a finance environment;
• Problem solving and project management skills;
• Ability to manage own time and priorities effectively.
• Advanced excel and IT skills (experience with IBCOS Gold desirable, but not essential).

Please note that any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory background checks including employment history, credit check, criminal record check.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 28 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Do you hold a professional accountancy qualification? (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/11/2024