Company: Edenbrook
Location: Leeds
Posted: April 11th, 2026
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We are working with a medical insurer who are seeking a Head of finance who is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organisation, including financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping, and financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in shaping the financial strategy of the company and ensuring the organisation's financial health and sustainability
Responsibilities
• Financial Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company's overall objectives and growth targets.
• Commercial Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, competitor performance, and customer behavior to identify opportunities for revenue growth and margin improvement.
• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Oversee FP&A activities, including variance analysis, scenario modeling, and KPI tracking, to drive continuous improvement and optimize financial outcomes. Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and develop accurate financial forecasts to support decision-making and resource allocation
• Business Partnering: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product Development, to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.
• Performance Management: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics to monitor financial performance against targets and drive accountability across the organisation.
• Financial Reporting and Control: Oversee the timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly management reports, board presentations, and regulatory filings, in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flow effectively to support operational needs and optimize working capital efficiency. Oversee relationships with financial institutions (Banks)
Experience
• Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA or recognized international equivalent)
• Critical thinking skills including the ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts and discern what is important and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - ability to lead and influence discussions to Board level
• Exceptional presentation skills – ability to tell a story to gain buy-in
• Excellent relationship management across all levels of a comparable size/structure organisation
• Experience of conducting commercial and financial analysis to drive and implement change at an operational and strategic level
• Experience of leading business wide FP&A including budgeting, reporting and forecasting
• Experience in a leadership role
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