Citadel Source are pleased to be partnering with a privately owned organisation in the recruitment of a Head of Finance on a permanent basis, based in Newport. The business is a well-established, multi-entity operation with a strong trading history and an experienced senior leadership team. Operating in a fast-paced commercial environment, the organisation continues to invest in its people, systems and processes to support ongoing growth and long-term stability.
The role
This role offers a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of its development, working closely with senior management to provide clear financial leadership, robust control and meaningful commercial insight. The position is suited to an individual seeking a long-term role where they can influence strategy, develop the finance function and progress their career as the business evolves. The role of the Head of Finance is to take ownership of financial management and control across the organisation, leading the finance team and delivering high-quality reporting, forecasting and analysis to support effective decision-making.
As a Head of Finance, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Overall responsibility for financial management, reporting and control
Preparation of monthly management accounts and performance reporting for senior stakeholders
Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
Cashflow management and short- to medium-term forecasting
Leadership and development of the finance team
Review, development and maintenance of financial controls and processes
Financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
Balance sheet oversight, including reconciliations and reviews
Preparation and submission of statutory and regulatory returns
Liaison with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks and advisors
Support on funding, finance and commercial initiatives
Ad-hoc project work and continuous improvement activity
About you
You will be a confident, hands-on finance professional who enjoys working in close partnership with senior stakeholders in an owner-managed or SME-style environment.
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Strong technical accounting and reporting capability
Commercially aware with a strategic mindset
Experience leading or managing a finance function
Strong Excel and general IT skills
Comfortable operating in a changeable, evolving environment
Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused
What the client offers
A salary level of up to £70,000
Parking on site
Matched pension
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Sound like a good fit?
For more information, please reach out to Oliver Price at Citadel Source.