Head of Finance

Our client, a Group of Companies primarily active in the Retail sector, is seeking to recruit a Head of Finance to serve as the right-hand to the Group Chief Financial Officer and lead the Accounting team. 

Responsibilities include: 

Financial Aspect:

• Leading and overseeing the preparation, review of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts for all companies within the Group
• Handling financial analysis to support management decisions 
• Preparing financial presentations and reports for the Board of Directors, external stakeholders and Group CFO
• Handling the cash flow management 
• Supporting in treasury related duties 
• Overseeing the submission of VAT returns and statutory tax obligations 
• Being the main point of contact for internal and external auditors 

Strategic Planning:

• Taking the lead for the annual budget process of the Group 
• Handling the development of forecasting and long term financial plans 
• Ensuring the implementation of financial policies, internal controls and audit recommendations are followed 

Group & Intercompany Support:

• Handling the consolidation of management accounts for the Group
• Overseeing the intercompany reconciliations
• Leading the accounting team 
• Collaborating with various departments within the group  

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience working locally in a similar role, within a Group of companies, holding a Managerial position
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Excellent verbal and written English and Maltese

Education and Experience

• Fully Qualified and Warranted Accountant

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Performance Bonus based on KPIs