Job Description
About the Business
We are recruiting a fantastic opportunity as a Head of Finance for a fast-growing logistics and technology business. This is a great opportunity to play a key role within overseeing all financial aspects of the business. This role has a route to becoming Finance Director within the next 12 to 18 months.
Main Duties:
As a Head of Finance, your main duties include:
* Direct and oversee all financial functions—budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow—ensuring they align seamlessly with the company’s long-term objectives.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors and executive leadership, delivering clear, data-backed insights to guide strategic decisions and future planning.
* Design and execute comprehensive financial strategies that promote sustainable growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
* Deliver precise, timely monthly management accounts, financial statements, and performance dashboards for senior decision-makers.
* Assess current financial processes and systems to pinpoint enhancement opportunities, leading the integration of innovative solutions such as AI-powered tools, automation, and strategic outsourcing.
* Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with banks, insurers, auditors, and other financial stakeholders to secure optimal outcomes.
* Inspire, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in accountability and continuous learning.
* Strengthen and monitor financial controls, systems, and processes to minimise risk and protect financial integrity.
Location / Office / Culture
This role offers a hybrid split with their offices being based in Walsall. The role itself reports into a high ambitious and supportive owner, who you will partner to help grow the business.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or strong FC experience
* Experience in a senior finance role
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Why Join the business
* A route to FD in 12/18 months
* Fantastic overall benefit
* Flexible working
* An innovative working environment
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
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