Role: Head of Finance Location: Bingham Salary: 45-50k
We 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.