Head of Finance

MARCO, a globally recognized automation and technology company and part of the ATS Group, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Head of Finance to lead our finance operations and team, based in Edenbridge, Kent.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring robust reporting, compliance, and support to the wider business.

This role is ideally suited to a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 1–3 years PQE who is eager to take ownership of an SME finance team within Manufacturing and play a key role in driving process accuracy and financial insight.

Key Responsibilities include:

Team Leadership & Development:

• Managing and developing a finance team of three, ensuring effective delivery of daily finance tasks.
• Providing coaching, support, and cross-cover across the team where required.

Month-End & Management Reporting:

• Leading the month-end close process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts.
• Preparing and submitting monthly reporting to the international parent company, including intercompany reconciliations and reporting.

Project & Inventory Accounting:

• Partnering with Operations to ensure accurate project accounting, including revenue recognition, WIP and Deferred Income.
• Supporting the inventory management processes and ensuring integrity of project costs.

Compliance & Control:

• Preparing quarterly VAT returns.
• Managing payroll in conjunction with HR and Sales Director, including P11D reporting.
• Maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring accuracy in day-to-day postings and reconciliations.

Business Partnering & Ad-Hoc Support:

• Collaborating with stakeholders across Operations, Sales, and the wider business.
• Supporting the Finance Director with analysis, ad-hoc tasks, and strategic initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), ideally 1–3 years PQE.
• Have experience in an SME environment; manufacturing or project-based business would be desirable.
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach with willingness to get involved across different areas of the business.
• Have strong technical grounding in management accounts, VAT, payroll, and intercompany processes.
• Ideally have ERP experience; JD Edwards would be desirable but is not essential.
• Have strong communication skills and ability to manage a small team.

Employee Benefits Package:

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy a well-deserved work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave in addition to recognised bank holidays.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access peace of mind with our private medical insurance, ensuring your health and well-being are a top priority.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme: Invest in your future with our enhanced pension scheme, providing a solid foundation for your retirement plans.
• Annual Bonus Scheme: We value everyone’s contribution and operate an annual bonus scheme, aligned with company objectives.
• Convenient Onsite Parking: Experience hassle-free commuting with our onsite parking facilities, making your journey to work more convenient and stress-free.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a broad, hands-on finance leadership role in a growing SME environment. You will gain exposure to global trading, project-based accounting, and parent-company reporting, while developing your leadership skills under the guidance of the Finance Director.

Further details:

• Full-time
• 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• On site
• Competitive salary