Job Description
* Role: Head of Finance (Strategic Path to FD/CFO)
* Salary: £80,000-£100,000 (flex and scope over this for the right candidate doe)
* Location: Norwich (onsite)
The Opportunity
Atkinson Moss Leadership recruitment have been engaged as the preferred recruitment partner with a highly successful, multi-site business in Norwich to recruit a high-calibre Head of Finance. This isn’t just a "number-crunching" role; our client is looking for a commercial heavyweight to join their Senior Leadership Team.
The business has a fantastic reputation—currently in a phase of sustainable growth, and for an ambitious candidate, this position has the scope to transition into a Finance Director or CFO role as the organisation continues to scale.
The Role
As the Head of Finance, you will provide the strategic financial direction required to take this values-driven business to the next level. You will work directly with the Managing Director to shape financial strategy and strengthen commercial capability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Planning: Support long-term planning, revenue modelling, and investment appraisal aligned with growth objectives.
* Commercial Advisory: Act as a strategic adviser on leasing, property/land investment, and unlocking capital for expansion.
* Financial Rigour: Lead the production of auditable monthly management accounts, budgeting, and rolling forecasts.
* Capital & Funding: Identify and secure appropriate funding and debt structuring to support business expansion.
* Leadership: Manage and mentor the finance team, driving accountability and performance as the function evolves.
* Board Engagement: Act as the primary financial interface for the Board, offering constructive challenge and strategic recommendations.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a "sleeves-rolled-up" leader who can balance high-level vision with a hands-on approach.
* Qualifications: You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
* Experience: Minimum 10 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally within a multi-site, service-led, or property-related environment.
* Commercial Savvy: Experience in debt structuring, asset-backed lending, or property financing is highly advantageous.
* Communication: You should be a natural collaborator who can translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
* Resilience: Comfortable operating with ambiguity and making decisions in fast-moving situations.
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