Head of Finance£75,000-£80,000 plus BenefitsBurnley - On-site workingAxon Moore is pleased to be exclusively partnering on a search for a new Head of Finance opportunity in the Lancashire area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, reputable and market leading SME in the Burnley area.  The successful candidate will partner with the Managing Director and be part of the SLT, with the goal of supporting the successful delivery of the aspirational Financial Strategy over the next couple of years. The remit of this role will be broad and progressive as you will be heavily involved in the day-to-day financial operations as well as managing a small yet driven finance team. You will take ownership of the policies, procedures and processes of the finance function to ensure an effective control environment; providing key strategic information to the MD and external partners, to inform decision-making and drive business performance. This role requires a driven, self-starter who has strong management accounting expertise, exceptional cash flow management skills, and a collaborative leadership style.The successful candidate can expect to:-          Report into the Managing Director, taking full ownership for the finance function-          Direct leadership of a small but dynamic team.-          Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the company, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.-          Communicating financial performance and other key messages to senior leadership and operations teams-          Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards-          Drive process improvements, efficiencies and controls.-          Build strong relationships with external stakeholders across the business.-          Support the External Auditors with the completion the annual audit-          Support in the integration of further M&AYou will be suitably Qualified in ACCA/CIMA/ACA to be considered. The ideal candidate will hold excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. Challenging where necessary, with a strategic mindset, and working to drive forward ongoing improvement across the organisation.If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity, then please get in touch and submit your CV to Jessica Coleman in the Axon Moore Lancashire office.