Job Description
KCR Solutions are delighted to be working with this fantastic organisation based in Durham in their search for a Head of Finance.
The senior finance role combines operational and strategic elements, with an initial focus on financial control responsibilities. You will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, maintaining regulatory compliance, and managing a small but capable finance team. This is a pivotal, senior leadership position, providing financial leadership across the firm and shaping its long-term direction.
The Head of Finance will also work closely with the Management Team and the Managing Partner. They will be a key member of the leadership team and will regularly participate in management and operational meetings.
As the role progresses, there is significant scope to become involved in wider strategic planning and business decision-making. A new management system is expected to be implemented, and the successful candidate will play a key role in its configuration and roll-out. You will act as the finance superuser, helping to shape how the system supports the business now and into the future.
You will be a highly experienced individual who can bring strong financial leadership and a hands-on approach to the role.
Key responsibilities include:
* Core Financial Management
* Team Leadership
* System Implementation and Optimisation
* Reporting and Compliance
* Strategic and Commercial Development (as role evolves - working with the Consultant Finance Director)
Essential criteria includes:
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience in a similar Financial Controller/Head of Finance role.
* Demonstrable experience of managing a finance function, ideally in a professional services environment.
* Strong Excel skills and experience with cloud-based finance or practice management systems.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.
* Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Previous involvement in system implementation or upgrades.