UK Head of Finance – North Lincolnshire – £80,000-£85,000, Bonus & Company Car
We are exclusively recruiting a UK Head of Finance for a senior leadership role within a complex, international business environment. This is a high impact position combining strategic finance leadership, hands-on financial control, and close business partnership with senior stakeholders.
The successful candidate will take full ownership of the UK finance function, leading a multi-disciplinary team and ensuring robust financial governance, strong commercial insight, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
The Role
As UK Head of Finance, you will be responsible for all financial and administrative activities within the UK business. You will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, supporting operational performance, and driving informed decision-making.
You will lead and develop a finance team, ensure compliance with internal controls and UK regulatory requirements, and act as a trusted business partner to the leadership team. The role includes both local accountability and close collaboration with an international finance structure.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop the UK finance team, setting clear objectives and driving high performance
Act as a strategic finance partner to the wider UK leadership team, driving strategy, maximising performance, providing insight and challenge
Full responsibility for financial administration, controls, and compliance
Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
Preparation and delivery of monthly and annual financial reporting
Lead the annual year-end close and manage external audit processes
Control and optimise margins, operating costs, cash flow, receivables, and stock
Oversee treasury activities and banking relationships
Drive improvements in financial reporting, asset management, and operational efficiency
Ensure consistent application of group policies, procedures, and internal controls
Ad-hoc financial modelling and scenario planning to support strategic and operational decisions
About You – Key requirements:
You will be an experienced finance leader with a strong technical foundation and a commercial, hands-on mindset. You enjoy working close to the business, leading people, and improving how things are done.
Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline (desirable)
At least 5 years’ relevant post-qualified or senior finance experience
Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial controls
Experience leading and developing finance teams
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
Highly analytical, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership and decisions
Strong systems capability, including ERP experience essential
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to step into a senior, visible finance leadership role with real influence over business performance. You’ll work closely with decision-makers, lead a capable team, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the UK business.
Benefits include Company Car/ Car Allowance, Bonus, Profit Share Bonus, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance, up to 10% Company Pension Contributions and lots more…
If you are interested in finding out about this fantastic ‘UK Head of Finance’ opportunity, please click ‘apply’ now.
Chase and Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces