Head of Finance (1 year Maternity Leave Cover)

THE COMPANY 

With offices in Brighton and Skopje, Sopro provides sophisticated digital marketing services to hundreds of businesses, from innovative start-ups to global brands. 
 

Sopro revolutionised prospecting when we started ten years ago, and we continue to operate at the cutting edge. Our technology, data, processes and people mean there’s nothing quite like Sopro. 

We’ve evolved from our initial focus on email prospecting, and we now offer a fully managed, totally synchronised, sales engagement service. 

Our relentless focus on innovation makes it an exciting time for our clients, and our staff. Sopro is committed to providing an inclusive, rewarding and fun place to work, and in 2021 won Best Place to Work at the UK Business Awards. 

THE ROLE  

Within the Finance department, we’re looking for a Head of Finance (12-month maternity-leave cover) who will steer our group’s financial strategy end-to-end - partnering with the CEO and senior leadership, delivering crystal-clear reporting and analysis, safeguarding cashflow, and empowering a high-performing finance team to drive smart, scalable growth. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

•  Partner with the CEO and SMT to provide financial insight and support decision-making 

•  Preparation of the consolidated monthly group management accounts 

•  Monthly P&L reporting, with commentary and variance analysis to facilitate understanding by the owners & SMT on group performance 

•  Maintain forecasts and weekly/monthly KPI reporting 

•  Oversee payroll, VAT returns, month end journals, accounts payable and accounts receivable 

•  Responsible for the monthly sales commissions 

•  Lead cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies 

•  Overseeing annual statutory reporting, including liaising with external advisors 

•  Treasury and cashflow management, reporting and forecasting 

• Financial analysis to aid key commercial decision making across areas such as recruitment, marketing & IT spend 

• Maintain a high level of financial procedures and controls whilst ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and tax requirements 

•  Manage & support the finance team as well as representing finance at internal meetings, whilst helping to approve financial literacy across departments 

• Lead by example to develop an environment of trust, maturity and positivity within the workplace, ensuring a motivated and happy team 

ABOUT YOU  

• 5+ years post qualification experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) 

• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards, management accounting, and cash flow forecasting 

• Proficient with financial software (ideally Xero) and strong excel/ data analysis skills  

• Excellent communication and team leadership skills 

• Experience in SMEs, ideally with exposure to scaling businesses or private equity environments 

• Self-starter with ability to improve existing processes 

ABOUT US 

We’re the people behind the prospects. For all the clever tech, what makes the Sopro service stand out is the people. As we like to tell our clients, we’re a team not a tool. 

Our values permeate Sopro Group through our behaviours, not only as people but across the business. 

We invest in our people, their development, our products and our working environment. We are ambitious, not only as a business but by encouraging passionate and imaginative collaboration. We are people who are proud of our identity and celebrate each other’s successes, whilst giving back to our local communities. We are open and transparent, with our clients and our people – each team member has a voice, and we ensure it is heard! 

WHAT WE OFFER 

At Sopro we invest in our people – they are what makes our company great and we work hard to make sure that everyone feels like a valued member of the team. Some of the perks we offer: 

• Career progression plan – Well-structured career progression path supported by regular 360-degree feedback. 

• Company profit sharing – We believe in sharing in our success, as such we’ll reward your loyalty by sharing 10% of the company’s net profit with employees. 

• 25 Days Annual leave  - We recognise that annual leave goes way beyond being a ‘perk’, it’s a health and wellbeing essential, which is why we offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 25 days not right for you? You also have the option to buy/sell holiday. 

• Health Cash Plan (reclaim costs for dental, physiotherapy, osteopathy and optical care) 

• A range of tax-efficient salary sacrifice schemes including, electric vehicles, Cycle2Work, childcare and groceries 

• Financial wellbeing platform - access to financial advisors and a range of retail discounts 

• Learning and Development – A learning platform to encourage you in personal and professional growth additionally supported by mentorship, external training, and certification when needed. 

• Hybrid working - 3 days from home, 2 days in the office, and if you want to come every day – you surely can! 

• Wellbeing package adapted to the needs of our people. Regular sports, social activities, and lots of healthy snacks. 

• Your work matters – We have an open door policy and value your opinion. Ideas are heard and genuinely considered.