Head of Financial Accounts – Interim

Overview

This is a critical role with responsibility for financial accounting, investment management, tax, statutory audit, and cash flow management, including oversight of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams. Working closely with the Head of Controlling, you will take joint ownership of end-to-end financial processes, ensuring a cohesive, consistent, and high-performing Finance function. You will play a key role in strengthening internal controls, driving process improvements, and ensuring robust compliance across both Finance and the wider business. You will also lead as a people manager, shaping a positive, inclusive, and development-focused culture across the site.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Accounting function across the UK, including GL, AP, AR, cash flow, and investment management
• Develop and align team priorities, driving a high-performing and consistent function
• Control, Compliance & Reporting: Ensure strong financial control, balance sheet integrity, and accurate statutory reporting
• Oversee tax (VAT & Corporation Tax) and lead external audit delivery
• Cash Flow & Working Capital: Own UK cash flow and working capital, driving performance against key KPIs
• Manage intercompany funding, dividends, and HMRC obligations
• Business Partnering & Transformation: Partner with the Head of Controlling and Finance Director to support business performance
• Support finance transformation, including systems and shared services initiatives
• Lead UK investment processes and secure approval for growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)
• Strong statutory audit experience and technical accounting expertise
• Deep understanding of financial controls and governance frameworks
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, driving engagement and accountability
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and at senior levels
• Experience working within complex, multi-entity or international environments
• Confident communicator, able to present financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Contract & Benefits

• Contract: Fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• An electric or hybrid company car
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Health Cash Plan
• 3x Salary life assurance
• Group income protection scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and family friendly payments
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme

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