Role Overview

The Head of Finance will provide strategic financial leadership across the business, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and reporting. This role combines high-level financial strategy with hands-on oversight of financial operations, supporting informed decision-making and long-term business growth.

The role requires a commercially focused, proactive finance leader who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights for the executive team and board.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead and manage the finance function, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and treasury.

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Develop and execute the company's financial strategy to support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.

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Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, financial statements, and board reports.

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Oversee cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure planning.

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Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and profitability, identifying opportunities and risks.

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Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, tax obligations, and internal controls.

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Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes, providing scenario analysis and business insights.

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Support mergers, acquisitions, and investment initiatives from a financial perspective.

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Partner with operational teams to drive cost efficiency, process improvement, and financial accountability.

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Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performing culture.

Skills and Experience

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ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified, or equivalent.

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Extensive experience in a senior finance role, ideally as a Finance Director or Head of Finance.

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Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership.

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Proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

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Experience managing a finance team and leading organizational change.

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Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex financial information clearly.

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Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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Proficient in finance systems, ERP software, and Microsoft Office.

Personal Attributes

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Strategic thinker with strong business judgment.

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Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

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High level of integrity and professionalism.

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Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment