Head of Finance

Role: Head of Finance Location: Bingham Salary: £45-50kWe are seeking a commercially astute and hands-on Head of Finance to lead and oversee the financial operations of the business. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and COO, with responsibility for delivering robust financial management, strategic insight, and operational control.This position offers a clear progression pathway to Financial Director for the right candidate.Key Responsibilities of the Head of Finance:Strategic & Commercial Leadership; Act as the financial lead for the organisation, advising the CEO and COO on financial strategy. Support business growth through robust financial planning and analysis. Provide commercial insight to inform key operational and investment decisions. Contribute to board-level reporting and strategic discussions.Financial Control & Reporting; Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts. Oversee annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk. Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax, and regulatory requirements. Maintain and enhance financial controls, systems, and processes.Operational Oversight; Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including payroll and VAT. Manage relationships with external auditors, accountants, and banking partners. Identify efficiencies and implement continuous improvement across finance processes.Person Specification for Head of Finance: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Demonstrable experience in a senior finance role (Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar). Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. Proven ability to operate both strategically and operationally.Desirable; Experience in a growing SME environment. Experience leading or developing a small finance team.If you feel the above Head of Finance specification matches your professional background, click apply.