Finance Team Leader

Finance Team Leader, 12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover)

Are you confident leading the day-to-day operations of a finance department?

This is an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity with a global business that operates across multiple countries and partners with some of the world's most recognisable brands.

Based at the Luton HQ, you'll oversee a small team answering any queries, ensuring the smooth running of the finance function. After a thorough handover, you'll take ownership and keep things running efficiently during the maternity cover period.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations, ensuring all reporting and deadlines are met.
• Manage ledgers, reconciliations, and payment runs, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Handle supplier payments, customer credit checks, and allocation of payment terms.
• Prepare and submit VAT and other statutory returns.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support month-end, year-end, and audit processes.
• Complete annual employee-related submissions.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a similar finance leadership or senior account's role.
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs); SAP experience advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to commute easily to Luton HQ.

If you have the right experience and want to join a reputable global business, I'd love to hear from you, please apply now.

Think Accountancy and Finance is the specialist finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment - an independent agency based in Hemel Hempstead, working across Herts, Beds, and Bucks. We recruit permanent, temporary, and contract positions across: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part-Qualified Finance, Credit Control, and Bookkeeping.