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Head of Finance

Job Title: Head of Finance 
Salary: Competitive (Dependant on Skills and Experience plus company car or car allowance)
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire 
Working Hours: 35 hours per week 
Contract Type: Permanent
 
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) represents more than 44,000 farming and growing businesses in the UK. Our purpose is to champion British agriculture and horticulture, to campaign for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and to secure the best possible outcomes for our members. 
 
Our primary aims focus on serving our members however our activities have broadened in recent years with the acquisition of commercial businesses, this strengthens our operating position for the longer term as part of a diversification strategy against the backdrop of a fast-changing farming industry.   
 
We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and taking the lead on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout. 
 
Purpose of the role & how you will contribute: 
 
This is a senior role with responsibility for leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the finance department and development of a small team, you will also oversee finance improvements such as system upgrades, enhancing controls, processes and policies.  You will be responsible for various weekly, monthly and annually reporting, including variance analysis and cash flow forecasting.  You will develop strong relationships working across departments to provide a fit for purpose collaborative finance partnership. 
 
What you’ll bring:
 
You will be a qualified accountant with experience in managing and developing a team of up to 10 people, you will have strong technical accounting experience of group consolidations, financial reporting standards and best practice financial management.  You will be proficient in prioritising completion of a number of competing demands to tight deadlines and will have expertise in implementing cost and process improvements across finance and operations.  
 
Why choose us? 
 
Join us and you’ll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:

Company car or car allowance 
Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year pro rata + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day 
Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
Company funded health Cashplan 
Health insurance 
Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Performance-related pay
Competitive Pension and Life assurance
Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons 
Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life’s challenges
Discounts on a range of new vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more
Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking
 
The NFU Finance department is the custodian of the NFU’s finances, responsible for accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintenance of appropriate financial records and reporting of monthly and annual accounts for statutory audit purposes, in a way that is compliant with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, e.g. TULRCA 1992, Companies House, UK GAAP financial reporting, HMRC etc. 
 
The department manages a range of routine operations including, but not limited to, processing the weekly BACS payment run, reporting weekly cash flow and bank balances, processing payroll, staff and member expenses, raising of sales invoices and managing our advertising income. 
 
The department is responsible for ensuring that the NFU’s finance policies and procedures are kept up to date with changes in legislation and remain fit for purpose by working collaboratively with other departments to understand the changing needs of the NFU.
 
Join us
 
We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. We’ll support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments. including discussions around agile working options. 
 
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date. 

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