Head of Finance
Robert Half Finance & Accounting is working with a growing organisation based in Gloucestershire to appoint a Head of Finance - an ideal opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager looking to step into a broader, more influential leadership role.
Reporting to a senior finance leader, this role offers full ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering, while leading a small, established finance team. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, providing insight, challenge, and commercial support across both operational and growth-focused areas of the organisation.
This is a hands-on position that blends strategic input with day-to-day financial leadership, perfect for someone ready to move beyond pure reporting into a wider business-facing role.
Key Highlights
1. Lead monthly management accounts, forecasting, and budgeting
2. Manage and develop a small finance team
3. Act as a finance business partner to senior leaders and operational teams
4. Support commercial decision-making, pricing, and performance analysis
5. Oversee audit, VAT, payroll accuracy, and core financial controls
6. Drive improvements in systems, processes, and reporting
7. Take ownership of year-end audit, statutory reporting, and tax compliance in line with group requirements
8. Provide cashflow analysis and forecasting to support effective financial planning and control
9. Play a key role in capital expenditure oversight and long-term financial planning during a period of growth and investment
About You
10. Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
11. Currently operating as a Finance Manager or in a similar hands-on role
12. Comfortable owning the numbers while engaging with non-finance stakeholders
13. Strong Excel and finance systems capability
14. Commercially minded, proactive, and ready for increased responsibility
Package
15. Up to £75,000 based on experience
16. Hybrid remote working
17. Pension and a strong benefits package
18. Long-term career development in a growing organisation
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.