Igne is seeking an experienced and commercially-minded Head of Finance to join our growing business based in Ross-on-Wye, with regular travel to other locations across the UK as required.
This pivotal leadership role comes at an exciting time for the Group after a strategic review of the Finance function. The business is centralising the Finance team into Ross-on-Wye and strengthening its finance capability to support future growth. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will take ownership of the day‑to‑day Finance function while shaping its future.
The successful candidate will lead a period of change and transformation, overseeing the transition and integration of the Finance team, building and developing a high‑performing finance function, strengthening controls and processes, and ensuring systems and reporting continue to support evolving business needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance leader who combines strategic thinking with hands‑on operational leadership and has experience leading teams through periods of growth, change and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day Finance function, ensuring strong financial control, accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Lead the transition and integration of the Finance function into Ross-on-Wye, ensuring business continuity and effective knowledge transfer.
- Recruit, develop and embed a high-performing transactional finance team to support the future operating model.
- Build, mentor and develop a high-performing Finance team, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional development.
- Produce timely and accurate financial reporting, including shareholder and private equity reporting.
- Manage treasury activities, banking relationships, covenant compliance and cashflow forecasting.
- Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the annual external audit process.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and business performance reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, controls, policies and processes.
- Lead finance-related projects, including ERP optimisation, business transformation initiatives and process improvements.
- Support merger, acquisition and integration activities across the Group.
- Partner with operational and senior leadership teams to improve financial visibility, accountability and decision-making.
- Act as a trusted deputy to the CFO and provide leadership across the wider Finance function.
Essential Experience
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA (ACMA) qualified.
- Previous experience as a Head of Finance, Financial Controller, or similar senior finance leadership role.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting, FRS102, and group accounting.
- Experience managing treasury functions and cashflow forecasting.
- Proven experience implementing or enhancing ERP and finance systems.
- Strong project management and change leadership experience.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on operational delivery.
- A proactive approach with strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
Benefits
- Salary: c£75,000.
- 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Company pension, life insurance (3x salary), and sick pay.
- Health cash plan and medical cashback scheme.
- Annual leave buy and sell scheme.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle and Home & Tech salary sacrifice schemes.
- High street discounts and long service awards.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Please note: Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
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