Job Description
HW Finance are delighted to be partnering with a well established Private Equity Backed Group to help appoint a Head of Finance. This role will report directly into the CFO and be responsible for the majority of the day-to-day finance function.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-scaling business at an exciting point in its journey - combining pace, complexity and real strategic influence. The Head of Finance will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, leading a team of circa 20, while ensuring the fundamentals are world-class and the finance operation is ready to scale.
Reporting into senior leadership, the Head of Finance will be responsible for:
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* Leading the day-to-day finance operation, ensuring smooth, accurate and efficient delivery
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* Managing an established structure of 3 direct reports, with overall responsibility for a wider team of 18
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* Driving strong financial governance across controls, reporting, and operational finance
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* Supporting a high-growth environment through commercial insight, process improvement, and scalable ways of working
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* Partnering with key internal stakeholders to enable confident decision-making and sustainable growth
We’re looking for a technically strong and commercially minded finance leader who can thrive in a fast-moving environment, ideally with:
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* A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
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* Proven experience leading a finance team within a growth-focused or multi-site/multi-entity environment
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* Strong operational grip across month-end, reporting, controls and cashflow
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* A hands-on, collaborative leadership style with the ability to drive standards and performance