The OpportunityHead of Finance - Hybrid Working - Blyth, NorthumberlandA well-established industrial organisation is seeking an established Finance Leader to manage and develop their UK accounting function. There is an opportunity to modernise and instigate positive change within a business that continues to grow modestly year-on-year. The organisation is considered by many to be a great place to work with a positive and supportive culture.The RoleAs the UK Finance Lead, you will ensure robust financial controls exist, with the production of timely statutory reporting, with full compliance with regulatory and group requirements.Key responsibilities include:Overseeing statutory accounting, audit management and tax compliance (alongside external advisors).Leadership of the shared service accounting team.Delivering accurate and timely monthly reporting to Group.Acting as the primary point of contact for auditors, HMRC and group finance teams.Implementing improved procedures, controls and efficiencies across shared services.Ensuring successful rollout of new accounting or tax standards.Providing senior-level support to local leadership when needed.This is a broad, influential role requiring both operational oversight and the gravitas to engage senior internal and external stakeholders.About YouYou''ll be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience and a background in financial control, statutory reporting and leading multi-disciplinary ..... full job details .....