English/Chinese speaking Head of Finance

Exciting opportunity to work in the head office of a global buffet restaurant! They offer cuisine from different countries which inspired by five-star hotels for customers. Does this sound appeal to you? They are looking for a Head of Finance with at least 5 years as Finance Manager in F&B industry!

Positions: Head of Finance

Sector: Food & Beverages

Salary: £85k-£100k+depending on experience

Location: North London

Main Duties

• Document, implement and operate financial management according to the size and complexity of the company.
• Monitor and review the effectiveness of financial controls to ensure all relevant statutory, regulatory and investor requirements are met
• Work with budget holders and prepare the annual budget for the MD and meet external requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial legislation, regulations and guidelines such as filing requirements with Companies House and HMRC, NMW, pension scheme, etc.
• Monitor and manage cash flows to better operate and support the business.
• Maintain strong working relationships with bankers, auditors and investment managers.
• Manage all due payments timely, utilize available funds reasonably and economically.

Finance Administration

• Manage staff in the Finance Department, including monitoring their work, setting targets, carrying out regular appraisals and proper training.
• ?Liaise with staff from other departments as necessary, providing proactive support and advice when necessary.

Accounting

• Monitor sale ledger and ensure sales information is collected and imported in the system
• Review purchase ledger and ensure that invoices are accurately recorded and punctually paid
• Review payroll operation and ensure relevant regulations are met
• Check relevant reconciliations, i.e. bank, intercompany, sales and receipts, PAYE, VAT, etc., on a regular basis.
• Manage accrued accounting concept and make necessary journals, i.e. prepayment, accruals, depreciation, etc.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variances analysis against budget.
• Prepare other financial reports on specific activities as needed.
• Draft annual financial statements and prepare supporting schedules for the audit purposes.

Requirements

• Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA or CIMA)
• Stable work resume, including at least 5 years of work experience as Finance Manager
• Necessary to have Finance management experience in public listed company
• Tax knowledge is preferable but not essential
• Self-starter, capable of managing multiple responsibilities and able to deliver to strict deadlines
• Excellent in Microsoft Office and accounting softwares such as SAGE 200
• Strong communication skill at all levels, both verbal and written, and strong influencing skills and ability to contribute effectively to strategy as part of the Senior Management Team
• Additional language especially Mandarin is highly desirable