Head of Finance

Head of Finance

£70,000 - £80,000

Full-time Permanent Onsite

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to join a well-established and high-performing organisation. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to play a key part in shaping financial strategy, driving operational excellence, and supporting long-term growth.

The Role

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will take full ownership of the finance function, leading a small but capable team and ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful financial information.

This is a hands-on and strategic role, ideal for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day financial management with broader organisational impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement
• Oversee all financial operations including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
• Produce high-quality monthly management accounts with clear commentary and insights
• Lead the annual budgeting process and support strategic financial planning
• Manage the year-end process, liaising with auditors and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
• Oversee VAT returns and other regulatory submissions
• Act as the key point of contact for all financial matters across the organisation
• Maintain and optimise financial systems and processes
• Present financial information to senior stakeholders, including board-level reporting

About You

We are looking for a confident and proactive finance leader who can operate both strategically and operationally.

You will bring:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience leading a finance function or operating at a senior level
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to build strong internal relationships
• High levels of integrity, organisation, and professionalism

What's on Offer

• Generous annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Health & wellbeing support
• Access to additional lifestyle benefits and staff perks