Department: Finance 

Reports To: Finance Director

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

About Us

Harrison is an international company positioned at the forefront of the POS and Retail Display industries. With our head office and logistics based in Evesham, and a manufacturing unit based in Leeds, we offer a wide range of items for retail stores from point of sale components to innovative bespoke solutions.

We believe in challenging the conventional and make sure to echo this in everything we do; from our sustainability campaigns to the way we support our people. We value the power of authenticity and lead by being transparent, taking responsibility as a business to ensure that the future of retail feels good.

The Role

We are looking for a Head of Finance to oversee the Group’s reporting, analysis, budgeting & forecasting, compliance, financial planning and risk management. The role will suit a dynamic individual who is able to communicate financial and non-financial information to the management team in a concise and actionable manner as well as challenging the current approach to find process and control efficiencies and improvements.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Finance to join a fast-paced, dynamic consumer-focused business.

The job holder is expected to proficiently undertake the following tasks:

1. Oversee and deliver internal and external financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance. This includes monthly management accounts and statutory accounts for our 3 trading entities (UK, US, Netherlands).
   
2. Manage the Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes providing insightful analysis and recommendations to Management.
   
3. Drive improvements to financial processes and controls identifying and delivering areas for improvement. Focus on transactional accuracy and robust processes across all financial operations.
   
4. Collaborate with other areas of the business such as Operations and Sales to ensure alignment of financial objectives with business operations.
   
5. Responsibility for treasury management including cashflow reporting and forecasting and managing foreign currency accounts.
   
6. Oversee tax compliance including local requirements for overseas entities and VAT compliance for obligations arising on exports.
   
7. Managing and developing the small Finance team to achieve these objective and develop their career progress.

The above list of responsibilities will be reviewed to accurately represent the job role and may be amended as required.   

The Person

To carry out the duties above, the following skills, competencies and experiences are necessary:

1. Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
   
2. Experience of running a finance team to deliver reporting and analysis objectives.
   
3. Able to communicate at all levels and present to management.
   
4. Experience working in a growth environment and meeting regular deadlines.
   
5. Ambitious, keen and driven. Ability to get “hands-on” where necessary.

The Benefits

Some of the company benefits we offer include:

• An additional day off on us for your birthday
• 1.5 hour early finish once a month for appointments
• Company-funded health cash plan
• Free lunch and drinks provided daily
• Free on-site parking

The Company

The Company operates Quality and Environmental Management Systems that has BS EN ISO9001:2015 (QMS) and BS EN ISO14001:2015 (EMS) Certification including aspects specific to the supply of components and equipment to the Retail Industry.

All personnel are to understand the requirements of Harrison Quality and Environmental Management Systems and encouraged to abide with Harrison Policies, Memberships and Certifications as issued from time to time and updated via the Company’s intranet.

How to Apply

If you’re familiar with the responsibilities listed above and interested in working for Harrison, please don’t hesitate to apply today.

Send your CV to our HR contact, Kharinna Brooks: kharinna.Brooks@harrisonproducts.com