Your New Company
Join a dynamic, owner-managed professional services firm with a global footprint and a fantastic reputation, who are known for representing some of the world's most iconic brands. Headquartered in Bournemouth, this business blends creativity with commercial excellence, driven by a diverse and collaborative team. With over 50 years of heritage and growth over recent years, the company is financially secure and ambitious. They are seeking a commercially astute Head of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership, ensuring the business makes sound commercial decisions, maintains financial controls, and drives sustainable growth and profitability.
Your New Job
This is a pivotal leadership role, reporting directly to the MD and working closely with the board. You'll be a strategic partner, driving financial performance and enabling data-led decision-making across the business. The role is full-time, but there is scope for the role to be 4 days per week for the "perfect" person.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and mentoring a small, high-performing finance team
Leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles with precision and insight
Developing pricing models and profitability analysis to support client and project-level decisions
Enhancing commercial awareness across the business through proactive financial business partnering with the Directors and other stakeholders
Managing statutory reporting, audit, and compliance with HMRC and regulatory bodies
Overseeing payroll and pensions, ensuring smooth and compliant operations
Driving systems and process improvements to support scalability and efficiencyWhat You'll Need to Succeed
You'll be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience in an SME/owner-managed business. You'll bring a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, with a passion for driving growth and innovation. Experience in consultancy, marketing, or professional services sectors will be highly advantageous.
What You'll Get in Return
You will be joining a team with a collaborative, people-first culture, offering regular social events. This will be an autonomous role, where you have the capacity to make a lasting impact on a business. Competitive salary & benefits package includes the below:
25 days + 8 bank holidays (after 12 months service, 20 days + 8 BHs until that point)
Hybrid working available after probation (Up to 2 days from home per week)
Free parking
Subsidised gym membership
Life assurance (4x salary after 3 months)
Auto-enrolment pension - 3% (company) and 5% minimum (employees can increase if wanted).
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What to Do Next
If you're ready to take on a strategic & hands-on finance leadership role in a thriving consultancy, click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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